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366. CHELONE GLABRA, or White Chelone. 



This is a hardy Perennial, that blows in August ; any 

 soil almost will suit it, but it should be placed in an open 

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



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

 England in 1752. 



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

 namia Angiospermia." 



^^ There is also the '* Obliqua," or red-flowered, 

 equally desirable. 



367. COLCHICUM AUTUMN ALE FLORE PLENO, OT Double 



Meadow Saffron. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in September, 

 with a purple and white blossom. It requires a good loamy 

 soil, and an open situation, is increased by parting the 

 roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Britain, and belongs to the 6th Class, 

 under the head " Hexandria Polygynia." 



368. HERMANNIA ALTH^IFOLIA, or Marshmallow leaved 

 Hermannia. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, which requires a good 

 loamy soil, and increased either by seed or cuttings. It 

 blows from April to September. 



It is a native of the Cape, and first brought to England 

 in 1728. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the Head Pen- 

 tandria Monadelphia." 



