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638. VICIA POLYSPERMA. Many-seeded Fetch. 



Class 17th. Diadelphia Decandria. 



This pretty Vetch well deserves a place in the flower- 

 border, it should be planted in a gravelly loam, and is 

 easily increased by seeds, which it produces freely. The 

 seeds should be sown where they are to remain, as few of 

 this genus will bear to be disturbed. 



It is a native of Naples, and blows in June, when it may 

 be seen at Mrs. Marry at's at Wimbledon. 



639. LILIUM TENNIFOLIUM. Fine-leaved Lily. 



Class 6th. Hexandria Monogynia. 



A bulb about the size of a Walnut. In delicacy of 

 foliage, brilliancy of flowers, and gracefulness of habit, the 

 present is not surpassed by any others of this highly orna- 

 mental genus. It is a native of the vast steppes of Siberia. 



It may be seen at the Botanic Garden, Chelsea, in the 

 month of July, when it is in blossom. 



640. DABCECIA POLIFOLIA, var. ALBA, White-flowered 

 Iri&h Heath. 



Class 8th. Octandria Monogynia. 



A dwarf, erect, bushy, evergreen shrub, requiring a peat 

 soil, and is easily propagated by layers or cuttings. 



This is a beautiful variety, and will soon be more gene- 

 rally cultivated in our gardens. 



641. CALCEOLARIA SESSILIS. Fragrant Slipper-wort. 



Gass 2nd. Diandria Monogynia. 

 This is a native of Chile, requiring a light sandy soil, 



