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from seed, or by parting the roots in the spring. The 

 seed should be sown as soon as ripe. 



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

 England in 1759. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head '* Didyna- 

 mia Angiospermia." 



354. BETONICA ORIENTALIS, or Eastern Betony. 



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

 light purple flower. It thrives best in a dry soil and open 

 situation ; is increased by parting the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of the Levant, and first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1739. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didy- 

 namia Gymnospermia." 



355. BORAGO ORIENTALIS, or Borage of Constantinople. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in April and 



May, with a blue flower. It loves a dry situation, and a 

 light soil ; is increased by parting the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Constantinople, and first brought to 

 England in 1752. 



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

 Monogynia." 



356. BUPHTHALMUM GRANDIFLORUM, or Great-flowered 



Ox-Eye. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June and 

 July, with a yellow flower. It loves a dry soil and open 

 situation ; is increased by parting the roots in the spring. 



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

 in 1722. 



