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205. PUNICA NANA, or Dwarf Pomegranate. 



This is a beautiful greenhouse shrub, which blows in 

 July, with a beautiful scarlet blossom, and easily propa- 

 gated by layers. Unless the soil it is planted in has been 

 well prepared, the same as for other greenhouse plants, it 

 will not thrive well. This plant will often succeed in the 

 open air, if it is planted in a sheltered situation against a 

 wall, covering it with a mat in winter. 



It is a native of the West Indies, and was first brought 

 to England in 1731. 



It belongs to the 1 2th Class, under the head " Icosan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



206. SCUTELLARIA GRANDiFLoRA, or Great-flowered 



Scull Cap. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and increased principally 

 from seed sown in March, though it may be propagated 

 by cuttings. It blows in June, and often continues till. 

 August. 



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

 in 1804. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didy- 

 namia Angiospermia." 



207. RHODODENDRON DAURICUM, or Spotted-leaved 



Rose-bay. 



This very beautiful shrub blows in April and May, and 

 though it is generally considered hardy, yet as our climate 

 is so variable, it should be planted in a warm aspect, and 

 sheltered from cold winds and frosts. It may be increased 

 by layers,but those raised from seed are usually the hand- 



