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It is a native of North America, and first brought to 

 England in 1734. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



336. ARNICA MONTANA, or Mountain Arnica. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June, with 

 a deep yellow flower. It thrives best in bog earth, and 

 placed in rather a moist, but open situation. 



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

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

 1759. 



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

 nesia Superflua." 



337. ARUM ITALICUM, or Italian Wake Robin. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows with a green 

 and white flower in May. It requires rather a shady aspect, 

 is increased from seed, or propagated by parting the roots 

 in the spring. 



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

 1771. 



It belongs to the 20th Class, under the head " Gy- 

 nandria Polyandria." 



338. ASCLEPIAS VERTICILLATA, or Whorl-leaved 



Swallow Wort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July with a 

 greenish white blossom ; it requires a dry soil and open 

 situation. It is increased by parting the roots in the 

 spring, is a native of North America, and first brought to 

 England in 1759. 



