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aspect, it is increased by parting the roots in the autumn, 

 and blows in April and May. 



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

 to England in 1633. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentandria 

 Monogynia." 



(S^ 3 There is also a delicate Annual, which blows with 

 a white blossom in the open borders, called " Linifolium," 

 or Venus Navel Wort. 



189. ANAGALLIS MONELLI, or Italian Pimpernell. 



This is a tender Annual, which must be raised in a hot- 

 bed, with Globes, Egg-plants, &c. and planted ort the 

 latter end of May, if the weather is mild, if not to defer 

 it till June. Some of the plants should be in pots, as 

 they make a pretty appearance in the windows. 



It blows the latter end of June, or the beginning of 

 July, is a native of Italy, and was first brought to England 

 in 1648. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



(gp" There are two others which are hardy Annuals, 

 the one is the " Arvensis," with a red blossom, and the 

 other the " Coerulea," with a blue blossom. 



1 90. ANTIRRHINUM TRIPHYLLUM, Three-leaved Toad 

 Flax, or Snap Dragon. 



This is a hardy Annual, which may be sown in the 

 borders in the month of March, the seed should be saved 

 from those flowers which have the most purple. It blows 

 in June, and often continues till September. 



