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372. POLYGALA CHAM^EBUXUS, or Box-leaved 

 Milk -wort. 



This is an elegant evergreen shrub, of low growth, 

 increased by layers. It is perfectly hardy ; blows in May 

 and June, and thrives best in bog earth. 



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

 in 1568. 



It belongs to the 17th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Octandria." 



373. ANTHERICUM LILIASTRUM, or Savoy Spider-wort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and produces its bloom in 

 May or June. It thrives best in a loamy soil, moderately 

 moist, and is propagated by parting the roots in the spring 

 or autumn. 



It is a native of Switzerland, and first brought into 

 England in 1629. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 

 Monogynia." 



374. IPOMOEA COCCINEA, or Scarlet Convolvulus. 



This is a tender Annual, and should be raised in the 

 same bed with Balsams, &c. placing only three seeds in 

 each pot, in a triangular form, and when the plants are 

 strong enough to put out, place them in a warm situation, 

 with sticks by them eight feet long ; the earlier they blow 

 the greater probability there will be to secure good seed. 

 They generally produce their bloom in June, and will 

 continue till September. 



It is a native of the West Indies, and first brought to 

 England in 1713. 



