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428. LASERPITIUM LATIFOLIUM, or Broad-leaved 



Laser-wort. 



This is also a hardy Perennial, which produces its bloom 

 in June ; it thrives best in a dry soil and an open situa- 

 tion ; is increased by parting the roots in the spring. 



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

 in 1783. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentandria 

 Digynia." 



429. CYPRIPEDIUM CALCEOLUS, or Ladies' Slipper. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June with a pretty dark purple and yellow blossom. It 

 thrives best in bog-earth, and should be planted in a shady 

 aspect ; is increased by parting the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Britain, and belongs to the 20th Class, 

 under the head " Gynandria Diandria." 



430. BUNIAS ORIENTALIS, or Yellow Kale. 



This is also a hardy Perennial, which produces its 

 bloom in June. It affects a light loamy soil. 



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

 in 17H9. 



It belongs to the 1 5th Class, under the head " Tetra- 

 dynamia Siliculosa." 



431. CISTUS FORMOSUS, or Beautiful Cistus. 



This small shrub should be planted in a warm situation, 

 but it would be prudent to put some in pots to remove 

 them into the greenhouse in the winter months. It blows 



