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POPULAR GARDEN BOTANY. 



DISANDRA. 



Gen. Char. (Heptandria Monogynia.) Calyx generally seven- 

 parted; corolla salver-shaped, seven-lobed; capsule two-celled, 

 many-seeded. 



Name of obscure meaning. 1), proslrata is a little trail- 

 ing plant introduced into the greenhouse from Madeira ; it 

 has kidney-shaped, notched leaves, and pretty bright yellow 

 flowers, which make their appearance in May, and hang 

 gracefully over the pot if it be placed in a convenient posi- 

 tion to enable them to do so : a suspended basket suits it 

 well. The soil should be light loam. 



Subclass IV. EPIGYNOUS EXOGENS. 



The stamens grow to the sides of either calyx or corolla, but 

 the ovary is inferior, or nearly so, the tube of the calyx generally 

 adhering to the ovary. 



CAMPANULA CEJE. 



Exogens, with a superior, usually five-lobed calyx, not falling 

 off. Corolla monopetalous, inserted into the top of the calyx, 

 usually five-lobed, and regular. Stamens inserted into the calyx 

 alternately with the lobes of the corolla. Ovary inferior ; style 



