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297. POTENTILLA GRANDIFLORA, or Large-flowered 

 Cinquefoil. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June and 

 July. It is increased by seed sown in the spring, or by 

 parting the roots in the autumn. 



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

 in 1768. 



It belongs to the 12th Class, under the head " Icosandria 

 Polygynia." 



298. EPILOPIUM ANGUSTISSIMUM, or Rosemary -leaved 



Willow Herb. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which is increased from seed 

 sown in July, or by parting the roots in the spring or 

 autumn. 



It affects a loamy soil, and blows in July. It is a native 

 of Europe, and first brought into England in 1775. 



Jt belongs to the 8th Class, under the head " Octandria 

 Monogynia." 



299. NARCISSUS ODORUS, or Sweet-scented Narcissus. 



This is a hardy bulb, which affects a light loamy soil, 

 and should be planted when other bulbs are put into the 

 ground. It is propagated by offsets, and blows with a 

 yellow blossom in April or May. 



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

 in 1629. 



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

 Monogynia.'' 



