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and May only. It is four inches high, solid, thicker than a 

 man's thumb, and of a blood-red colour. 



In a recent state, several pentapetalous florets may be ob- 

 served growing on the sides. 



The fungus melitensis has long been recommended as a mild 

 and safe astringent. I have seen its good effects in checking 

 watery purgings and dysenteries, when the inflammatory 

 symptoms have first been taken off. A dose in powder, or 

 in decoction, from one to two drachms is sufficient. Infused 

 in wine or spirits, it makes a rough tincture, which, when add- 

 ed to tincture of Peruvian bark, becomes a noble medicine 

 in weaknesses of the stomach and bowels. 



MONCECIA PENTANDRIA. 



130- Amaiianthus sanguinkus, L. — Bleeding Hearts. 



Spanish caliloo, or my love-lies-bleedings is cultivated in 

 gardens and in provision grounds. The plant is four feet 

 high, has herbaceous stems, red leaves, and beautiful purple 

 blossoms; the seeds are small, black, and shining, like the 

 grains of gunpowder glazed. 



When the plant is cut young it makes excellent greens, 

 and the young stems are as good as asparagus. 



131. Amaiianthus viitmis. — L. While Caliloo. 



Caliloo is an Indian name for the sundry plants of this fi- 

 gure. This species grows wild in newly cultivated lands, and 

 cane-piece intervals. Its figure is like the former, only the 

 leaves and blossoms arc green. It is used in the same way, 

 and grows to the same height. 



