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unless the weather is likely to be severe ; in that case, it 

 must be covered. It is increased either by seed or cuttings, 

 and blows from June to August. 



It is a native of the South of Europe, and first brought 

 to England in 1683. 



It belong to the 1 7th Class, under the head " Diadelphia 

 Decandria." 



142. SCILLA AMCENA, or Nodding Squill 



This is a hardy bulb, raised either by seed or offsets. 

 It thrives best in a sandy loam, and a warm situation. It 

 blows in March or April. 



This is a native of the Levant, and first brought to 

 England in 1600. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 

 Monogynia.'' 



143. ASPALATHUS PEDUNCULATA, or Small-leaved 

 Aspalathus. 



This is properly a hardy greenhouse plant, though if the 

 winter is mild, it may stand in the garden, if placed in a 

 warm and sheltered situation. It is increased principally 

 by cuttings, and blows in June and July. 



This is a native of the Cape, and was first brought to 

 England in 1775. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



144. POLYGALA BRACTIOLATA, or Spear-leaved 

 Milk Wort. 



This is a hardy greenhouse Plant, raised chiefly by cut- 



