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360. CENTAUREA STOEBE, or Wing-leaved Centaury. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which produces its bloom in 

 June. It requires a strong loamy soil and an open situa- 

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



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

 in 1800. 



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

 genesia Frustranea." 



(gp= There are 73 more of this genus, most of them 

 either hardy Annuals, or Perennials. 



361. GOODENIA L^VIGATA, or Smooth Goodenia. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, which blows from 

 July to October ; is very readily increased from cuttings, 

 and it thrives best in a mixture of light loam and drift sand. 



It is a native of New Holland, and first brought to 

 England in 1790. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



362. AZALEA PONTICA, or Yellow-flowered, Azalea. 



This is a hardy ornamental shrub, and flowers in June 

 and July ; is very fragrant; is propagated either from seed, 

 cuttings, or layers. 



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

 1793. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



363. SALVIA INDICA, or Indian Sage. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, increased either by seeds 



