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ither by seed or cuttings. When the bloom is dried, it 

 is very ornamental in flower-pots during the winter. 



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

 land in 1795. 



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

 nesia Superflua." 



165. DAPHNE COLLINA, or Neapolitan Mezereon* 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, but will stand the 

 winter in the border, unless it be very severe, at all events 

 it will be prudent to place it in a sheltered situation. 



It blows in May and June, is a native of Italy, and was 

 first brought to England in 1789. 



It belongs to the 8th Class, under the head <' Octandria 

 Digynia." 



166. CATANANCHE CCERULEA, or Blue Catananche. 



This is a hardy Perennial, raised either from seed sown 

 in the spring, or slips taken off about June. The seed- 

 lings should be planted out early in the autumn, where 

 they are to remain. 



It blows from July to September, is a native of the 

 South of Europe, and was first brought to England in 

 1640. 



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

 nesia ^Equalis." 



167. AMARYLLIS SARMENSIS, or Guernsey Lily. 



This is a beautiful greenhouse bulb, but if any of them 

 are exposed to the open air, they should be secured from 

 frost and snow during the winter. It loves a light soil, 

 which should seldom be changed, and when the offsets are 

 taken off, it should be done when the leaves disappear. 



