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

 in 1758. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Trigynia." 



279. DELPHINIUM ELATUM, or Bee Larkspur. 



This is also a hardy and beautiful Perennial, increased 

 by parting the roots. It blows in July and August, with 

 a bright blue flower. It should be planted in a dry soil 

 and in an open situation. 



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

 1656. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Trigynia." 



280. GENTIANA ACAULIS, Blue Gentian, or Gentianella. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and very showy ; it loves a 

 pure air, an elevated situation, and a loamy soil. It is pro- 

 pagated by parting the roots, though it should seldom be 

 moved, as that would prevent its thriving and blowing. 

 The strongest plants are produced by seed, which is seldom 

 very plentiful. 



It blows in May, is a native of the Alps f Europe, and 

 first brought to England in 1629. 



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

 dria Digynia." 



281. CINERARIA LANATA, or Woolly Cineraria. 

 This is a hardy greenhouse plant, increased by seed, or 

 by cuttings put into a pot, and plunged into tan with a 

 glass over it. 



