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It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



130. CONVOLVULUS CNEORUM, or Silvery-leaved 

 Bind-weed. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, but if the weather is 

 not too severe it may be placed in the garden, and secured 

 during the winter months from the frosts. It blows from 

 June to September, and is increased by cuttings. 



It is a native of the Levant, and first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1789. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



131. ACHILLEA ODORATA, or Sweet-scented Milfoil. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and is increased by parting 

 the roots early in the spring. It blows in July, and affects 

 a dry and open situation. 



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

 1796. 



It belongs to the 19th Class, under the head " Synge- 

 nesia Superflua." 



132. HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA, or Yellow Day Lily. 



This plant requires a moist soil, and to be placed in 

 rather a shady aspect. It blows in June, and is propa- 

 gated by parting the roots in the spring. 



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

 in 1597. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



133. LILIUM CHALCEDONICUM, or Scarlet Martagon Lily. 

 This bulb is propagated by offsets, and the best time to 



