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147. CALCEOLARIA FOTHERGILLII, or Fothergill's 

 Slipper-wort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, raised either by layers or 

 cuttings, it thrives best in bog-earth, and in the summer it 

 should stand in the shade. 



It blows in June and July; is a native of Falkland 

 Island, and was first brought to England in 1777. 



It belongs to the 2nd Class, under the head " Diandria 

 Monogynia." 



148. SAXIFRAGA MUTATA, or Saffron-coloured Saxifrage. 



This is a Perennial, which should be kept in a pot, and 

 sheltered in the winter from wet and cold, it is raised 

 either from seed or offsets, and managed the same as 

 Sedums. 



It blows in June ; is a native of Switzerland, arid was 

 first brought to England in 1793. 



It belongs to the 1 Oth Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Digynia." 



149. OENOTHERA PURPUREA, or Purple Oenothera. 



This is rather a tender Annual, raised in the spring, 

 upon a moderate hotbed, with other half-hardy Annuals, 

 such as Africans, &c. and when strong enough to be 

 planted out singly in the borders. 



It blows in June and July ; is a native of North Ame- 

 rica, and was first brought to England in 1721. 



It belongs to the 8th Class, under the head " Octandria 

 Monogynia." 



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