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eleven or twelve ; in which case it becomes as interesting as the 

 old and well-known species, so common in gardens. A damp, 

 rich, shaded American border suits it best ; and there it may be 

 expected to grow without difficulty. 



28. Ceanothus rigidus. Nuttall, in Torrey and Gray's 

 Flora of North America, vol. i. p. 268. JBentham, Plantce 

 Hartwegiance, p. 302. 



Raised from Californian seed, collected by Hartweg in open 

 places in woods near Monterey. 

 A stiff branching dark green evergreen bush ; said to grow 4 

 feet high when wild. Young branches downy. Leaves small, 



