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390. ALCHEMILLA ALPINA, or Alpine Ladies Mantle. 



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

 pretty greenish blossom ; is propagated by parting the roots 

 in the spring. 



It is a native of Britain ; and belongs to the 4th Class, 

 under the head " Tetrandria Digynia." 



391. ALETRIS FARINOSA, or Mealy Aletris. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June and 

 July, is propagated by parting the roots in the spring; it 

 affects a light loamy soil, and an open situation. 



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

 England in 1768. 



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

 Monogynia." 



392. AMETHYSTEA CCERULEA, or Blue-flowered 



Amethyst, 



This is a very pretty Annual, and perfectly hardy ; the 

 seed should be sown in the open borders in the month of 

 March, or in April at farthest. It blows in July, is a 

 native of Siberia, and first brought to England in 1759. 



It belongs to the 2nd Class, under the head " Diandria 

 Monogynia." 



393. AMYGDALUS, var. FLO PLENO, or Double-dwarf 

 Almond Tree. 



This is a beautiful shrub, and very ornamental, it blows 

 in April and May, with a red blossom ; it requires a good 

 soil and a sheltered situation, otherwise the cold winds will 

 injure the bloom. 



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