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till the end of September or the beginning of October, 

 when they may be re-planted. They will bear the open 



air. 



The other species are chiefly natives of the Cape, and 

 require this difference in their treatment, that they must 

 be kept within doors from October till May, allowing them 

 fresh air in mild weather. 



The Corn-flags must be sparingly watered ; in the win- 

 ter, not more than once a week. The roots should be 

 planted separately, in pots about five inches wide, and 

 should be covered two inches deep. 



CORONILLA. 



LEGUMINOS^E. DIADELPHIA DECANDRIA. 



The name of this plant is derived from corona, a crown, of which it 

 is the diminutive ; the flowers crowning the branches in a cluster. 



THE Coronilla Emerus, or Scorpion Senna, is a native 

 of most parts of the Continent of Europe. The flowers 

 are yellow, and blow in April. A dye is obtained from 

 this plant nearly equal to that of indigo. 



This shrub is fond of water. 



The Small Shrubby Coronilla has small deep yellow 

 flowers, blowing in May, June, and July. It has a very 

 powerful scent, and is a native both of Spain and Italy. 



The Great Shrubby Coronilla is very similar to the last; 

 but this is in flower almost all the year ; and the scent of 

 it is more powerful in the day-time than in the night. 

 It is a native of the South of France. 



The Cretan Coronilla is a very low shrub, but very 

 handsome when in full blossom, as it produces an abun- 



