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It is a native of sandy plains, near the banks of the 

 Parana, and blows in August and September. 



626. NYCTERINIA LYCHNIDEA. White-flowered 

 Nycterinia. 



Class 14. Didynamia Angiosperraia. 



This forms a very pretty border flower during the sum- 

 mer months, thriving in a mixture of sandy peat and loam, 

 and is readily increased both by seeds and cuttings; a sup- 

 ply of the latter should be planted in the autumn, and kept 

 in the greenhouse, or in the propagating pit until the 

 middle of May, when they are to be planted out in the 

 open border. Its blossoms are very elegant, expanding 

 only in the evening or in cloudy weather, and they are then 

 very highly fragrant. The bloom makes its appearance in 

 August and September. 



627. ALONSOA LINEARIS. Linear-leaved Alonsoa. 



Class 14th. Didynamia Angiospermia. 



This is a plant of a very easy culture, and adds much 

 to the ornament of the flower-border during the summer 

 and autumn months. It prefers a light loamy soil, and is 

 increased both by seeds and cuttings. A supply of young 

 plants destined for the borders should be raised in the pre- 

 ceding autumn, and planted out the middle of May. The 

 plant may be seen when in bloom at the Botanic Garden, 

 Chelsea, and is a native of Peru. 



628. ALSTRCEMERIA FLOS MARTINI. S*. Martins Flower 

 of Chile. 



Class 6th. Hexandria Monogynia. 



This very pretty plant is hardy enough to be placed in 

 K 2 



