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flowers are sulphur yellow, pubescent outside. This plant 

 grows two feet high; spur straight, obtuse; helmet conical 

 at the base. This fine variety was introduced into Europe 

 in 1807, and is a native of Siberia. There are many more 

 of late introduction, in addition to a numerous train of 

 hybrids, bearing beautiful flowers, but not yet common. 



The Monk's Hood is cultivated in this country in the 

 green-house, not so much from the tender nature of the 

 plant, as for the richness of its colors, which are in per- 

 fection from May to July. It is well calculated for the 

 flower garden, and is propagated by seeds and division of 

 the roots. 



As a narcotic, the whole tribe is dangerous, notwith- 

 standing the beauty and variety of the flowers. To those 

 who have children, I would say, it is better to cast it 

 from the garden, for one unfortunate death would cause 

 more affliction to the mind of a parent than all the culture 

 of flowers could alleviate with their gaudy and deceptive 

 fascinations. 



NARCISSUS. 



" Narcissus fair 

 As o'er the fabled fountain hanging still." 



Tfyere appears to be a large family of these bulbous 

 rooted perennials, which are readily increased by offsets at 

 the root. All appear to thrive well in a rich, sandy loam, 



