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After it has done blowing, it is increased by taking a 

 division of the root ; this must be performed with care. 



578. LUPINUS MUTABILIS. Changeable Lupine. 



Class 17th. Diadelphia Decandria. 



A very handsome plant, quite as hardy as the other 

 Lupines, growing freely in the border in common soil, and 

 flowering from July till the severe frosts of November or 

 December. It is propagated both by cuttings and seeds. 

 This plant is supposed by some persons to be an Annual. 



579. SCHIZANTHUS RETUSus. Blunt-petalled 

 Schizanthus. 



Class 2nd. Diandria Monogynia. 



This plant is a far more striking species than any other 

 on account of its richer and more brilliant colours ; it is 

 doubtful if it will endure our winters, it is therefore advise- 

 able to consider it a greenhouse plant, where it will flower 

 for four months. It is an Annual, easily increased by 

 seeds, and a native of the Andes of Mendoza. 



580. DIANTHUS LIBANOTIS. The Pink of Lebanon. 

 Class 10th. Decandria Trigynia. 



This most lovely species was found upon the highest 

 point of Mount Lebanon. It flowers in August, and 

 grows to the height of three or four feet, and may be in- 

 creased either by pipings or layers. If it be planted in a 

 warm and dry situation it will thrive in the open air ; it is 

 supposed to be the finest of the genus. It affects a light 

 loamy soil. 



