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

 nesia Frustranea." 



378, COLUTEA CRUENTA, or Red-flowered Bladder 

 Senna. 



This is a showy and hardy shrub, which blows in June. 

 It should be planted in an open situation, and has a pretty 

 effect among other shrubs. It is propagated either by 

 seed or layers. 



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

 land in 1731. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



379. CORONILLA VARIA, or Variegated Coronilla. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows from June to 

 August, with a purple and white blossom. It thrives best 

 in a dry soil, and in an open situation ; is increased by 

 parting the roots in the spring or autumn. 



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

 brought to England in 1640. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



380. CUCUBALUS TARTARICUS, or Tartarian Lychnis. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June and 

 July, with a white blossom. It requires a strong loamy 

 soil, and an open situation, and is propagated by parting 

 the roots either in the spring or autumn. 



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

 England in 1772. 



