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303. PHYLICA ERICOIDES, or Heath-leaved Phylica. 

 This is also a greenhouse plant, increased : ^Jtj^er from 



seed or cuttings. It affects a light loam, and bog earth : 

 blows from November to March ; is a native cf the Cape, 

 and was first brought to England in 1731. 



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

 Monogynia." 



304. ACHILLEA MACROPHYLLA, or Feverfew-leaved 



Milfoil 



This is a hardy Perennial, which succeeds best in a dry 

 soil and open situation ; it blows in July, with a white 

 blossom, and pretty. There are 35 others equally hardy. 



It is propagated by parting the roots in the spring ; is a 

 native of Italy, and was first brought to England in 1759. 



It belongs to the 19th Class, under the head ** Synge- 

 nesia Superflua.'' 



305. ACONITUM ORIENTALS, or Eastern Wolfs-bane. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, and affects a dry, but shady 



situation ; it blows in July, with a very showy blue and 

 white blossom. 



It is propagated by parting the roots ; is a native of 

 Siberia, and first brought to England in 1799. 



It belongs to the 1 3th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 andria Trigynia." 



306. ACT^EA SPICATA, or Herb Christopher. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which requires a strong soil 

 and a shady situation. It blows in May with a pretty 

 white blossom ; is propagated by seed, or by parting the 

 roots in the spring. 



