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is that it is slow in running to seed, and consequently remains 

 longer in season for use. The leaves are only slightly acid, 

 in comparison with those of the Common Sorrel. It is 

 perennial, and must be increased by division of its roots ; for 

 being only a variety not permanently established, seedlings 

 from it frequently return to the Broad-leaved, from whence it 

 sprung. 



Mountain Sorrel. 

 This is another useful Sorrel, which has been sent from 

 France, under the name of Oseille vierge. It is the Rumex 

 montanus of modern botanists, having formerly been con- 

 sidered as a variety of R. Acetosa. Its foliage possesses 

 much acidity. The leaves are large, oblong, of thin texture, 

 and a pale green colour; the root leaves are very numerous, 

 about nine inches long, and four inches wide, being very 

 slightly blistered. It is rather later than the common garden 

 Sorrel in running to flower. It is propagated by dividing 

 its roots, but may also be raised from seeds. 



Green Mountain Sorrel. 

 An improved variety of the preceding, and preferable to 

 any of the other Sorrels from the greater size and abundance 

 of its leaves, which possess much acidity. It is also the 

 latest in running to flower. It was sent to the Society from 

 France, with' the name of Oseille vierge verte lisse. The 

 leaves are large, ovate, sagittate, from ten to eleven inches 

 long, and nearly five inches wide, very numerous ; the root 

 leaves are slightly blistered, have long footstalks, and are a 

 dark shining green colour. It must be propagated by dividing 

 its roots. 



