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It is a native of the Levant, and first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1 597. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head "Hexandria 

 Monogynia," 



285. HESPERIS MATRONALIS ALBO PLENO, or Double 

 White Rocket. 



This is a hardy Perennial, increased by parting the roots 

 in the spring or autumn. It requires a light but good soil, 

 an open situation, and blows in June. There is also a 

 double purple which is very pretty when it blows well. 



This is a native of Italy, and first brought into England 

 in 1597. 



It belongs to the 1 5th Class, under the head " Tetra- 

 dynamia Siliquosa." 



286. CLEMATIS INTEGRIFOLIA, Entire -leaved 

 Clematis, or Virgins-Bower. 



This is a hardy climber, and blows, with a blue flower, 

 from June to August, It is propagated by parting the 

 roots in the spring or autumn, or by cuttings, though they 

 will not strike very freely. 



It is a native of Austria, and first brought into England 

 in 1596. 



It belongs to the 1 3th Class under the head " Polyandria 

 Polygynia." 



287. BRIZA MAXIMA, or the Greatest Quaking Grass. 

 This is a hardy Annual, and should be sown in the 

 borders, in March or April. It blows from June to 

 August. The country people call it the Hop Plant. 



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

 to England in 1633. 



