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finely sifted, with a small portion of light loam. In dry 

 hot weather it must be regularly watered, and receive as 

 much air as possible when the weather is mild. 



This is a native of the Cape, and was first brought to 

 England in 1774. 



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

 Monogynia." 



&HJF There are 310 more of this genus of Plants, ex- 

 clusive of those which are in this Selection. 



349. ANCHUSA, var. FLO-PURPUREO, or Purple-flowered 

 Bugloss. 



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

 propagated by parting the roots in the spring ; it affects a 

 dry soil and an open situation. 



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

 to England in 1759. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



350. BUPHTHALMUM ODORATUM, or Sweet-scented 

 Ox-Eye. 



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

 month of March, with other hardy Annuals. It blows in 

 July, and will often continue blowing till September. 



It is a native of the South of Europe, and was first 

 brought to England in 1731. 



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

 nesia Frustranea." 



