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No. 611. 
RAFNIA TRIFLORA. 
Class. Order, 
@ivecrata DECANDRIA. 
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This is ashort-lived plant, seldom flower- 
ing more than twice before it perishes. It 
is a native of the Cape of Good Hope, and 
was introduced in 1788. Sometimes it at- 
tains the height of two or three feet, maki 
a beautiful appearance with its round glau- 
cous leaves, from the axils of which the 
brilliant yellow flowers are produced. These 
continue generally for more than a month, 
usually about the beginning of summer. 
They sometimes bear a few seeds, by which 
alone, increase can be obtained. The soil 
should be sandy loam, and it must be kept 
in the greenhouse in winter, with a sparing 
supply of water. 
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