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397. GERANIUM PHCEUM, or Dark-flowered 



Crane's Bill. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows with a dark pur- 

 ple blossom in June, is increased either from seed or cut- 

 tings, it thrives best in a light loam ; is a native of Britain, 

 and belongs to the 16th Class, under the head " Mona* 

 delphia Decandria." 



398. GERANIUM PALUSTRE, or Marsh Crane's Bill. 



This is also a hardy Perennial, which blows with a blue 

 blossom in June, it is propagated the same as the last, 

 and managed in all respects the same ; is a native of Ger- 

 many, and first brought to England in 1732. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the same head as 

 the last. 



399. POLYGONUM VIRGINIANUM, or Virginian Persicaria. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July arid 

 August, it requires a loamy soil and an open situation ; it 

 is propagated by parting the roots in the spring, is a native 

 of North America, and first brought to England in 1640. 



It belongs to the 8th Class, under the head " Octan- 

 dria Trigynia." 



400. HYPER ICUM PULCHRUM, or Upright 

 St. John's Wort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July with 

 yellow blossom tinged with red ; it affects a light soil, is 

 increased by parting the root in the spring or autumn, ie 



