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alluding to tlio roughness of the stems. Linn.
6, Or. 1, ISTat. Or. Smilacecc. Interesting
plants, succeeding well in any light soil \ and
increased readily by divisions.
amdbua . . White . 5, S. Her. P. Ì Guatemala 1850
bifolia . . White . 5, II. Her. P. i N, Eur. . 1596
boreaiis . . I'ellow 6, H. Her. P. 1 N. Amer. 1787
canadénsia . Yellow 6, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer. 1812
ciliàta . . . White . 5, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer. 1823
racemósa . Pa. yel. 5, H. Her. P. | N. Amer. Ití-iO
ramosa , . Pa. yel. 5, H. Her. P. «iberia . 1820
stelUUa . . White . 5, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer. 1633
trifòlia . . White . 6, H. Her. P. i N. Amer. 1812
umbeUata . White . 5, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer, 1778
SMÌLAX, Linn. From smile, a scraper ; the
stems are rough from prickles. Lmiv. 22, Or.
6, Nat. Or. Sniilàcece. Climbers, of little
beauty. They grow well in loam and peat ;
and increase retidily by suckers. S. Sarsaparilla
is well known as a restorative of health,
after the use of mercury. Synonymes : 1,
mauritáiiica ; 2, S, lanceolàta^ Watsòni.
China . . . Wht. grn. 7, F. E v. CI. 4 China . 1759
riibena . , Grn. wht. 7, H. Ev. CI. 6 N. Amer. 1812
sagittitìfòlia . White . 9, G. Ev. S. 3 China . 1820
Sarsaparilla . Wht. grn. 7, H. Ev. CI. 4 N. Amer. 16(14
Watsòni . . Wht . grn. 7, H. De. CI. 4 N. Amer. 1811
acuminàta, alpina, áspera, a. auriculàta, a.
viauritánica 1, aitstràlis, bona nóx, hrasiliémis,
caduca, canariéusis, cata 16nica, cuviaiiémis,
excélsa, glabra, glauca, glyciiph^lla, hastàta,
h, lanceolata 2, hamnénsis, herbácea, hórrida,
lanceolata, latifòUa, laurifòlia, long if olia,
maculata, nigra, ovalifòlia, pedunc.ulàris, prolifera^
Pseúdo-China, púbera, quadrangulàris,
rotundifòlia, syphilitica, tmmioìdes^ virginiàna,
Waltèri, zeylánica,
SMÍTIHA, H. Keio, In honour of the late Sir
Jas. Edward Smith, M.D., F.E.S., and RL.S.,
founder of the Linnsean society, ])ossessor of
the Liuntean herbarum, and author of numerous
well-known botanical works : died in
ÌS29. Linn. 17, Or. 4, ITat. Or. Fabàcece,
The seeds of these plants should be sown in
pots, in a mixture of peat, sand, and loam,
and placed in heat. They must be potted off
singly, and shifted into larger pots as they
grow.
áspera . . . Yellow . 7, S. A. I E. Indies . 1812
conférta . . Yellow . 7, S. Tr. A. ^ N. Holl. . 1820
geminiflòra . Yellow . 8, S. Tr. A. | E. ladies . 1810
sensitiva . . Yellow . 8, S. Tr. A | E. Indies . 1785
purptn-ea . Purpl e . 9, S. Ev. S. | Bombay . 1845
SMOOTH, without hairs.
SM^RNIUM, Linnceus. From Smyrna, myrrh ;
the 2)lants have the odour of Myrrh. Linn. 5,
Or. 2, Nat. Or. Apiàcece, These plants succeed
ill any common garden soil ; and are
readily increased by seeds. Synonymes : 1, S.
Dioscóridis ; 2, S. Dodonài ; 3, S. trifoUàtum,
Thápsia trifoliata ; 4, Sisón aùreum ; 5, Sisón
integérrimum. See Cnidium, Ligústícum, Pastinaca,
Physospérmiim, and Zizia.
apiifòlium . Pur. yel. 6, H. B. 1 Candia . 1731
cicutàrmm . Grn. wt. 6, H. Her. P. 2 Caucasus 1827
Olusàtrum . Green . 5, H. B. 4 Brit., sea coast
perfoliàtuml Yellow . 5, H. Her. P. 2 Europe . 1796
rotundifò- ) N R TT ^ ^.
lium 2 . 1 bellow . 5, H. B. 2 Sicily . . 1700
cordatimi 3, aùreum 4, integérrimiim 5.
SNAIL-FLOWER. See Phasèolus Caracdlla.
SNAKE-GOURD. See Trichosdntkes.
SNAKE-NUT. See Ophiocàryon paradóxum.
SNAKE-ROOT. See Aristolòchia serpentaria.
SNAKE-ROOT. See Ophiorhìza.
SNAKE'S-BEARD. See Ophiophgon.
SNAKE-SEED. See Ophiospèrmum.
SNAKE S-TONGUE. See OphiogUssiim.
SNAKEWEED. See Polfjgonmn bistòrta.
See Cecròpia.
See Gohcbrìna,
See Antirrhinum.
See SiUne antirrhina.
See Justicia hyssopifòUa.
SNAKEWOOD.
SNAKEWOOD.
SNAPDRAGON.
SNAPDRAGON.
SNAP-TREE.
SNEEZEVVORT. See Achillea Ptarmica.
SNOWBALL-TREE. See VibHrnum Ópidus.
SNOWBERRY. See Chlocócca.
SNOWDROP. See Galdntìms.
SNOWDROP. See Anemòne sylvéstris.
SNOWDROP-TREE. See HaUsia,
SNOWFLAKE. See Leucòjum.
SNOW PLANTS. See Protoeoccics.
SNOW-WORT. See Chiodécton.
SOAP-BARK. See Quillàja.
SOAPBERRY. See Sapindus,
SOAP-ROOT, EGYPTIAN. See Vaccaria vulgaris.
SOAPWORT. See Saponària.
SoBOLÌivvsKiA, Bieberstein. In honour of G.
Sobolewski, a Eussian botanist. Linn. 15,
Nat. Or. BrassicàeecG. The seed.s of this biennial
may be sown on rock work, in any common
soil. Synoriyme : 1, Cràmbe macrocàrpa—
lithóphila 1.
SOBOLÌFEROUS, producing young plants from the
roots.
SOBRÀLIA, II. Par. In honour of Don F. M.
Sobral, a Spanish botanist. Linn. 20, Or. 1,
Nat, Or. Orehidàceoi. A very splendid genus
of terrestrial orchids, requiring the same cultivation
as Peristèria. See Cattleya.
clilorántha
decòra
dicliütoma
fràgrans .
liliíístrum
maerántha
spléndens
fiéssilis
violàcea .
Yel. grn.
Various
Rose pur.
Wht. yel.
White .
Crimson
Crimson
Pink .
Vio. wht.
6. S. Ter.
7, S. Ter.
3, S. Ter.
7, S. Ter.
7, S. Ter.
9, S. Ter.
9, S. Ter.
13, S. Ter.
1 Brazil . . 1852
2 Guatemala 1836
3 Peru . .
2 N. Gren. . 1854
2 Guiana . 1840
6 Guatemala 1842
4 Guatemala 1846
2 Peru . . 1840
7, S. Ter. 2 Merida
SODA PLANT. See Salsola Sòda,
SOFT GRASS. See IIòlcus.
SoGÁLGiNA. See Galinsògea.
SÒJA, M(znch. From sooja, the name given to a
sauce prepared from the seeds in Japan. Linn.
17, Or. 4, Nat. Or. Fahàcem. The seeds of this
plant may be sown in a warm sheltered situation
in May, or raised with the tender annuals,
and afterwards planted out. Synonyme : 1,
Bolichos Soja.
híspida 1 . Violet . 7, H. A. 3 E. Indies . 1790
SOLANICE^ , or NIGHTSHADES. This forms a
considerable group of plants of which the
potato {Solanum tuberosum), tobacco (Nicotiàna
», henbane {Hyoscpamus), the winter cherry
or Cape gooseberry {Physàlis), the love-apple
or tomata {Lycopérsicum), and the deadly nig itshade
{Àtropa Belladònna)^ may be taken as
examples of the order.
SOL 523
SOLÁNDRA, Linn. In honour of Daniel Charles
Solander, LL.D., F.E.S., a Swede, companion
of Sir Joseph Banks in his voyage round the
world, and collector of the botanical notes
made during that expedition. They are preserved
in the British Museum, and exhibit
great learning and deep research. Linn. 5,
Or. 1, Nat. Or. Solanàcece. This is a splendid
genus of plants ; the foliage being very fine,
and the ilowers large, like those of the Brugmdnsia.
The best way to induce them to
ilower is to grow them in two parts turfy loam
and one of peat, liberally applying heat and
water till they have perfected a good growth ;
then gradually withhold water until the leaves
drop off from drought, and they will flower
profusely. Cuttings, planted in mould or tan,
will root without any difficulty. Those taken
from the ilowering shoots are more likely to
produce ilowers while small.
grandiflòra . Pa. yel. . 3, S. Ev. CI 15 Jamaica 1781
g u t t a t a . . Pa. yel. , 3, S. Ev. S. 10 Mexico . 1830
hfevis . . . White . 11, S. Ev. S. 6 S. Ame. 1846
nítida . . . YfìLsh.wt. 5, S. Ev. CI. 15 E. Ind. . 1820
oppositifòlia. White . 4, S. Ev. S. 10 Ceylon. 1820
Yiiidiflùra . Green . 4, S. Ev. S. 6 S. Ame. 1815
SOLANUM, Linn. The derivation of this word is
quite uncertain ; some derive it from Sol, the
sun ; others say it is Sidanum, from sus, being
serviceable in disorders of swine ; and others
assort that it is irom solor, to comfort, referring
to its soothing, narcotic effects. Linn. 5, Or.
1, Nat. Or. SolanàcecB. All the more showy
species of this extensive genus thrive best in a
light rich soil, and are readily increased by
seeds, or bv cuttings, in sand, under a glass.
A great number of them are highly deserving
of cultivation, on account of their ornamental
appearance. The seeds of the tender annual
species should be raised on a hotbed, and
planted out in the open ground about the end
of May in a sheltered, dry situation. S. tuberòsum
is that well-known and invaluable root,
the potato, which, in a state of puti'efaction, is
said to give out a most vivid light, sufficient to
read by. This was particularly remarked by
an officer on guard at Strasburg, who thought
the barracks were on fire, in consequence of
the light thus emitted from a cellar full of
potatoes. S. nigrum and some others are
highly virulent poisons. Dulcamara is a
very dangerous plant ; when first bruised or
chewed it is bitter, which quickly gives place
to a considerable degree of sweetness, hence its
name, Dulcamara, or Bitter-sweet. The berries
may be readily taken for currants by children ;
they excite vomiting and catharsis. Floyer
states that thirty of them killed a dog in less
than three hours, remaining undigested in the
stomach. Synonijmes : 1, Nycterium amazònium;
2, S. Quiténse; 3, S. violàceum; 4, N.
cornùtum ; 5, N. Fontanesiànum j 6, N. lohàturn;
7, N. heterodòxicm ; 8, S. undàtum ; 9,
S. miniMuin; 10, S. longifolium ; 11, S.
ovtgerum; 12, S. inscinum : 13, S. unijlòrum ;
14, S. melanocérasum ; 15, S. Gervantèsii ; 16,
S, spimsissimum ; 17, N. rostràtum; 18, S.
SOL
oleraceum ; 19, N. cordifolium ; 20, S. duleaonaroides.
See Lycopirsicum and Nyctlrium.
aculeatissi- Ip^. ^lue 5, G. Ev. S. 3 S. Ame. 1816
mum. . . j
^thi6picum . White . 8, H. A. iEthiop. 1597
aggregatum . Purple . 6, S. Ev. S. (3 C. G. H. 1821
amazonium 1 Blue . 7, S. Ev. S. 2 Mexico . 1800
anguliltum 2 White , 7, S. Ev. S. 3 Lima . 1825
angustifOlium
appendiculátum.
.
arbóreum
argénteum
armàtum.
astroìdes .
3 B. Ayrcsl839
3 Mexico . 1828
Purple . 6, G. Ev. S
White . 7, G. Ev. S
White . 6, S. Ev. T. 35 Cumana 1813
White . G, S. Ev. S. 3 Kio Jan. 1824
White . 8, G. Ev. S.
. White . 6, S. Ev. S.
auriculatum. Violet . 0, S. Ev. S,
bahamense . White . G, S. Ev. S.
Balbisii . . Blue . 7, G. Ev. S
bipinnàtum Blue
betaceum . Pink
2 N. S. W. 1818
2 1819
4 Madags. 1773
6 Baliama 1732
4 S. Ame. 1816
6, G. Ev. S. 4 B. Ayres 1840
6, S. Ev. S. 4 S. Ame. 1803
bomb6nse . White . 6, G. Ev. S. 12 Mexico . 18-22
bonariense . White . 7, G. Ev. B. 10 B. Ayres 1727
brasiMnum. Bhie . 6, S. Ev. S. 2 Brazil .1820
Brbwnii 3 . Violet 7, G. Ev. S. 3 N. S. W. 1820
calycinum . Blue . 6, S. Her. P. 1 Mexico . 1820
6, G. Her. P. 3 N. S. W. 1336
cándidum , White . 6, S. Ev. S.
capsicástrum White . 7, G. Ev. S.
cardioph^l- '
l u m
2 Mexico . 1838
1
• Cream . 6, H. Ter. P. 3 Mexico . 1846
cestrìfòlium. White . 6, S. Ev. S. 2
cinéreum . White . 8, G. Ev. S. 1
. 1823
N. Holl. 1823
codgulans . Purpl e . 7, G. Ev. S. 3 Arabia . 1802
coccineum . White . 6, S. Ev. S. 2 . 1810
Commcrsòni. White . 7, H. Tu. P. 2 S. Ame. 1822
concàvum . Violet . 6, G. De. CI. 3 Chili . 1842
conirénse . . Blue . 6, S. Ev. S. 3 Gumea . 1821
coriàceum . Pur .wt . 7, S. Ev. S. 4 Mexico . 1820
cornUtum 4 . Yellow. 7, G. Ev. S. 2 Mexico . 1823
corymbòsum Violet . 7, S. Ev. S. 2 Peru. .1786
crispum . . Blue . 6, H. Ev. T. 12 Chile . 1824
cuneifòhum. White , 6, S. Ev. S. 2 Guiana . 1818
dealbàtum . Pa. lilac 6, G. Ev. S. 2 Chile . 1825
demissum . Violet . 6, H. Ter. P. 3 Mexico 1846
diphyilum . Whi te . 6, S. Ev. S. 3 W. Ind. 1699
Dulcamara . Violet . 6, H. De. CI. 6 Brit., hedges
àlba . . White . 6, H. De. CI. 4 Brit., hedges
càrnea . . Flesh . 6, H. De. CI. 4 Brit., hedges
hirstita . . Purple. 6, H. De. CI. 4 Brit., hedges
rupestris . Purple. 6, H. De. CI. 6 Bohemia
variegàta . Violet . 6, H. De. CI. 4 Brit., hedges
violàcea. . Violet . 6, H. De. CI. 4 Brit., hedges
elàtum
el£eagnlfòlium
.
. White . 6, S. Ev. S. 6 . 1320
I Blue . 6, E, Ev. S. 6 Chile . 1823
etute-ösum . Purple. 6, H. Her. P. 2 Chile .1833
f a s t i g i i t um . Pa. blue 6, G. Ev. S. 2 S. Eur. . 1818
ferrugineum Pa.blue 7, G. Ev. S. 4 . 1816
iiavöscens . Blue . 6, G. Ev. Ö. 3 Trinidad lS2ü
i^ontoesi- WeUow. 8, H . A. 2 Brazil .1813
f r ^ g r ^ s ' . Green . 6, S. Ev. S. 12 Brazil . 1835
fiigax . . . White . 6, G. Ev. S. 5 Caraccas 1816
fuscätum . Scarlet. 6, G. A. 2 ^ Amer. 1817
gigant^um . Violet . 6, G. Ev. T. 20 C. G. H. li9Z
i l u t i n b s um . Blue . 6, S. Ev. S. 4 . 1810
Iräcile . . Bhie . 6, G. Her. V. I . 18J2
luineeiise . Whtsh. 8, H. A. 4 Gmnea . 1817
Gunyang. . White . 6. G. Ev. S. 4 Austral.
Havindnse - Blue . 7, S. Ev. S. 5 W. lud. 1793
Herberti- ] 7 g^ ^v. S. 2
anum ,
heterän- I Yellow. 7, H. A. 2 Missouri 1813
häe'Ü-^dLum 7 Blue , 7, H. A. Mexico . 1820
heterotri- | ^ g^ g, 2 S. Ame. 1824
h S X : Whi t e . 6, S. Ev. S. 2 Trinidad 1821
Lybridum . Prl.blu. 6, S. Ev. S. 2 Guinea . 1815
^ g n e um . . Whi te . 7 S. Ev. S. 4 S. Ame. 1714
iScänumS . Purple. 7, S. Ev. S. 3 Ceylon . 1823
incertum, . White . 7, H. A. 1 '
miniätum 9 White . 6, H. A. 1 S. Eui . . 1823
indicum . . P u r p l e . 7, S. Ev. S. 4 India lio2
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