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It belongs to the 17th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



1 13. HIBISCUS TRIOMJM, Bladder Hibiscus, or Ketmia. 



This is a hardy Annual, and if allowed to shed some of 

 its seeds, will produce early blooms, but what are sown, 

 should be sown at different seasons, so as to have a suc- 

 cession It is pretty, and well worth cultivating. 



It blows in June and July, is a native of the Cape, and 

 first brought to England in 1596. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the head " Mona- 

 delphia Polyandria." 



] 1 4. SEDUM POPULIFOLIUM, or Poplar- leaved Stone Crop. 



This plant is perfectly hardy, and loses its verdure in 

 winter. It blows in July, and is easily cultivated by 

 cuttings. 



It is a native of Siberia, and first brought to England in 

 1780. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Pentagynia." 



115. HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS, or Shrubby Hydrangea. 



This is a hardy shrub, and propagated chiefly by parting 

 the roots in October. It blows in July and August, and 

 prefers a moist soil. Should the frost kill the stalks, there 

 will be new ones make their appearance in the spring. 



It is a native of Virginia, and first brought to England 

 in 1736. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Digynia." 



