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an open situation. It blows in May and June, and though 

 the smell is not at all inviting, yet the beauty of the bloom 

 will make ample amends. 



It is increased by seed, which it produces plentifully, is 

 a native of the South of Europe, and first brought to 

 England in 1762. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



317. ALYSSUM OLYMPICUM, or Grecian Madwort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which thrives best in a light 

 sandy soil ; it affects an open situation, and blows in 

 April or May. 



It is propagated either from seed or duttings, is a native 

 of Greece, and was first brought to England in 1800. 



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

 namia Siliculosa." 



318. ALYSSUM SAXITILE, or Yellow Madwort. 



This is a hardy shrub, which blows in April or May, 

 with a pretty blossom. 



It thrives best in a light soil and open situation, is a 

 native of Crete, and was brought to England in 1731. 



It belongs to the 15th Class, under the head " Tetrady- 

 namia Siliculosa." 



319. AMARYLLIS LUTEA, or Autumnal Narcissus. 



This is a hardy bulb, which will thrive in most soils, 

 and almost in any situation. It blows in September and 

 October with a pretty yellow blossom, and is increased 

 either from seed or offsets. 



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