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ASO 52 ASP
N. Amor.
Mexico ,
Viri>iuia .
Mexico .
N. Amor.
quadrìfòlia W. rod . 7, TT. TTcr.
1820
ròsea . . Ixod . . 7,0. 11 or.
1824
rhbra . . lied . . 7, H. ller.
1825
salicifòlia . AVIiito . 7,0. llor,
1817
Byrìaca . Purple . 7, l i . ller.
1629
tuberósa . Orango . 8, IT. Tu.
Amor.
1080
variog;\ta . Wliito . 7 11. ller.
Amor.
1507
vortìcUUUaWlìt. gr. 7, IT. ller.
ATìicr.
1750
virgj\ta . Whito . 7, Tf. llor.
An\cr.
1820
vestita. . Yclsh.gr. 10, G. llor.
Amor.
1844
AschkvìVM. Scc Thdpsia AscU2num,
A s c ó b o l u s , Persoon. Froin askos^ a bladdcr,
aiul haUo^ to ojeot ; in allusìon to the priiicipal
pocnliiirity of tlio geiiiis. Limi. 24, Or. 9,
Nat. Or. IIclvcUàcecG. A cinions ])V()duction,
ibiind cliieily on old cow soil—ciliàtiiSy furfiiràccus,
gltihcr, trifòlii^ moiòsns.-
AscóniOHA, Toda, Yvom asJcos^ a torni iised to
denoto a ])ecnliar kind of receptaclo of si)orulcs,
and plioreo, to l)oar. Linn. 24, Or. 9, Nat. Or.
]\i'ìicoràccm. Tlus is mero niould, as seon iipon
old paste, tfeo.—mùcedo.
A s c y r o n . Seo llypéricAim Ascyron.
A r c y r u m , TAmi. Froin a, privativo, and shyros,
hard ; idants soft to tlio tondi. lAnn, 16, Or.
8, Nat. Or. lhj%mncàcccc. The spocies are dwarf
and curious, and sncceod v^ell witli tlio treatment
given to Hypericicm. Soo Nordntea.
Yel. 8, O. Ev. S. N. Amor
Yol. 7, G. Ev. - " --
Yel. 8, G. Ev.
Yel. 7, E. ller
Yel. 8, G. Ev.
ampio xicaìilo
crux-ÁndrciX3
liypoi'icoldcs
phuiilum
atitns. . . .
ÌS9.S
1750
1750
1800
1810
2 N. Amor,
1 N. Amor,
i Georgia
i j K Amor
A s k r á n t i i e s . Seo JEscliinántlms grandijlbrus.
Asii-TUEE. Soe Fráxinus.
A s i a t i c poison-bulb. Soe Crlnum asíáticum.
A s í m i n a , Adansoiu A ñamo of Canadian origin,
maaning nnknown. Linn. 13, Or. 6, Nat. Or.
Anonacece. Ornamental shrnbs, from one to
three feet high ; they succeed best in peat and
loam, and are of easy propagation by layering
the branches. Synonyme : 1, Andna trilbha.
grandill6ra . AVhito . 6, H. Do. S. 3 Georgia . 1820
parvillbra . l^rown . 5, H. Do. S. 8 N. Amor. 1806
pygmwa . . Whito . 6, 11. Do. S. 2 N. Amor. 1812
triloba . . . Pa. pur.. 8, H. Do. S. 8 China . . 1822
A s k a l o n (the Shallotj, See Allium ascaUniacm.
A s ó c a . Seo Joncsia A sbca.
A s p a l a t i i u s , Linn. Said to be derived from a,
])rivativo, and spao^ to extract; in reference to
the tliorns. Linn. 16, Or. 6, Nat. Or. Fahácecc.
the species are rather ornamental when
in flower. A mixture of loam, peat, and sand,
is the soil best adapted for them ; and young
cuttings of all Avill strike in sand, under bellglasses,
but the glasses must bo wiped occasionally,
or the cuttings are very liable to damp
oir."—Don's System of Gard. and Botany. Soe
Cyddpia.
atliuis, . .
Yellow .
álbona . .
AVhito .
araiieòsa. .
Yellow .
arbóreus. .
Yellow .
ai'gdntea. .
Yellow .
aspari) gold es
Yellow .
astroìtes . .
Yellow .
callósa . .
Yellow .
cjtndicaiis .
Yellow .
carnò.sa . .
Yellow .
capitìlta . .
Yollow .
Chonopòda .
Yellow .
cìliìlris . .
Yellow
crassifòlia .
Yellow .
7, G.
7, O.
7, G.
7, G.
7, G.
7, G.
7, G.
7 , 0 .
7, O.
7. O.
7, G.
7, O.
7, G.
7, G.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. Ö.
Ev. S.
Ev. S. 2
Ev. S. 2
S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
I<:v. S.
Er. S.
Ev. S.
n.1822
H.1774
II. 1705
H.
It. 1750
II. 1812
II. 1818
11. 1812
H.1774
H.1705
H.1823
I I . 1750
l i . 1 7 0 0
II. 1800
C. O. c. o.
c. o.
o. o.
C. G.
C. G.
C. G.
C. G.
C. O.
C. O.
C. O.
C. O.
C. o.
0. G.
orîcif(Mia. .
. Yollow . 7, G. Ev. S. 2 C. G. H. 1789
galioìdes. .
. Yellow . 7, G. Ev.Tr. 2 C. G. H, . 1817
gonistoìdos .
. Yellow . 7, 0. Ev. s. 2 C. G. H. 1810
globósa . .
. Grange . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 C. G. H. 1802
híspida . .
. Yollow . 7 , G. ICv. s. 3 C. G. I L 1818
h.fstrix . .
. Yellow . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 C. G. H. 1824
índica. . .
. Hod . . 7, G. Ev. s.s. 3 E.. Ind. 1759
laricina . .
. Yollow . 7. G. Ev. 2 C. G. H. 1823
nwicronjUa .
. Yellow . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 C. G. H. 1700
multiilòra .
. Yollow . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 c. G. H. 1818
podunc\il}\ta
. Yollow . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 c. G. H. 1775
quinquofòlia
. Yellow . 7. Ox. Ev. s. 2 c. G. H. 1810
sericea . .
. Yellow . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 c. G. H. 1810
spinósa . .
. Yellow ,. 7, G. Ev. s. 2 c. G. H. 1824
s(piarròsa .
. Yellow . 7, G. Ev. s. 2 c. s. G. H. 1823
subulì\t,a. .
. Yollow ,. 7, G. Ev. s. U c.G. G. H. 1789
thymifòlia .
. Yellow . 7, G. Ev. 2 G. H. 1825
uiiiflòra . .
. Yollow ,. 7 , G. Ev. s. 3 c. G. H. 1812
A s p a r a g i n A peculiar p rincipio abundant in
Asparagus
A s p I r a g u s , LAnn. Derived from a, intensive,
and sparasso, to tear, some of the spocies being
armed with strong prickles. LAnn. 6, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. LiliAccm. The charactor and mode
of treating this favourite genus is known by
all; suiHce it to say, that they are most successful
in good rich light soil, and may bo multiplied
by seeds or divisions.
acutifMius . Wht.gn. 5, F. Ev. S. 2 Spain .
a^.thi6picus .Whito . 0, O. Ev. S. 3 C. G. II
itlbus . . . AVhito . 8, E. Ev. a
amilrua , . Green . 7, II. Her. P
aph:fUus . . AVhito . C, E. Ev. 8
asijtticus . . Whito . 5, 0. Ev. S.
Broussonîîti . Gn.wht. 5, II. Uor. P.
1640
1816
1540
1824
1040
1750
2 Spain .
4 Eranco
8 S. Eur.
3 Asia .
2 Canaries . 1822
4C. G. II. .1001
3 Caueasus. 1821
cap(insis . . Green . 4, O. Ev. S
cjtspius . . Gn.wht. 6, II. Her. P
dahhricus . Green . 4, If. Tier. P. 3 Oauria . 1823
declinatus . Wht.gn. 5, F. Her. P. 5 C. G. H. . 1759
decruiibcns . Wht.gn. 4, G. Her. P. 2 C. G. H. . 1702
dopc-ndons . Wliito . 6, O. Ev. Tw. 4 C. G. H. . 1810
falciUus . . AVht.gn. 4, S. Ev. S. 3 E. Ind. .1702
iloxuòsns. . AVht.gn. 7, S. Ev. S 3 0 . G. 11. . 1800
grandiilòrus . Whito . 7, O. Her. CI. 4 Toneriffo . 1828
hórridus . . Whito . 0, F. Ev. Tw. 4 S. Eur. . 1800
l.-tnccus . . Whito . 5, O. Her. CI. 3 C. G. H. . 1811
lariclnus . . Whito . 5, G. Her. P. 2 C. 0. H. . 1816
longifòlius .Whito . 7, H. Her. P. 3 Siberia .1827
Ihcidus . . Green . 5, 0 . Her. 01. 4 Macao . . 1844
maritimus .Green . 6, H. Her. P. 2 Caspian .1823
nivoniilmis . Wt. pur. 5, 0 . Her. P. 2 0. G. H. .'1811
officinrais. .Green . 7, IT. Her. P. 4 Egl. . soaeo.
plocamoklcs . Gr. wht. 6, H. Her. P. 3 Tonoriffo . 1820
racemòsus . Wht.gn. 5, 0 . Ev. S. 3 E. Ind. .1808
retroMctus . Whito . 7, G. Ev. Tw. 4 Africa . , 1750
sarmontòsus. Wht.gn. 8, S. Ev. Tw. 6 Ceylon . 1810
scjindens . . Groon . 6, O. Ev. Tw. 6 C. O. II. . 1705
Smitlni\nus . Gn.wht. 5, 0 . Her. P. 3 ToncriiTo . 1820
stipulàcous . Whito . 5, G. Ev. Tw. 4 C. G. H. . 1821
subuliXtus . Wt.grn. 6, F. Ev. S. 3 C. O. H. . 1811
sylvjtticus . Green . 7, H. Hor. P. 2 Hungary. 1810
tonuifùlius . Yollow . 6, H. Hor. P.
3 .1 tuiigary.
totragùnus . Whito . 5, 0 . Hor. P.
3 C. G. II. . 18-22
tricarinàtus . Grn.yel. 6, G. Her. CI
4
nmbelhUus . Gn.wht. 6, 0 . Hor. P.
2 Caucasus . 1816
vortioillj\ris . Whito . 7, H. Hor. P. 2 Caucasus . 1752
A s p À s i a , Lindley. From aspazoHÌai, I embrace,
in allusion to tlie manner in which the column
is oml)raced by the labellum. Linn. 20, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Orchidàcece. Elegant plants, with
the aspect of Epidendrum. Tlio iloAvers of A.
variegàtum aro doliciously sweet in the morning.
For culture and propagation, see Stanhdpea.
opidondroidcs . Wht. yel. 2, S. Epi. 1 Panama . 1833
ImuUa . . . Gr. or. . S. Epi. 1 Brazil. . 1844
lutèa . . . . Yellow . 3, S. Epi. 1 Guiana . 1838
variegata . . Grn.str. . 2, S. Epi. J Panama . 1836
A s p e n . See Pôimhts trévmla.
•S' ;
ASP 53 ASP
A s p e r a , harsh, ru^ig ged.
A s p i î R É l l a . See ÈlymiLS liystrix
A s p e r g î l l u s , Michcli. From aspergilkim, because
of its rosemblanco to the brush with
which tho holy water is scattered in catholic
ceronionies. Lioin. 24, Or. 9, Nat. Or. Botrythccoe.
Mero mouldiiioss, found in patches
upon rotten substances, and damp spocies iu
h e r b a r i u m s — c â n d i d u s ^ glaitms, làneits,
mollis, penicillàtiis, vlrens, ràsms.
A s p e r o c ô c c u s , Lainour. From asper, rough,
and kokkos, seed ; tho seeds have a rough surface.
Linn. 24, Oi*. 7, Nat. Or. Fitcciceoe.
Tliis species is found on rocks—compréssus,
A s p e i i î j g o , Linnoeus. Derived, on account of
its asperity, from asper, rough. Linn. 5, Or.
1, Nat. Or. Boraginàceoe. Altogether uninteresting,
except in a botanical point of view,
procûnibens . lîluo . 4, H. Tr. A. 1 Britain, rubbish.
A s p é u u l a , Linnoeus. A diminutive of asper,
rough; leaves. Linn. 4, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Galiciceoe.
A. arvé^isis is a more wood; all the
rest of tho species are pretty, and excepting
' cyndncUca, remarkable for thriving under the
shade of trees, in moist soil. The scent oi
A. odoràta is quite pleasant, and tho plant
luis boon used for llavouring wine, perfuming
clothes, &c. An infusion of A, cyndnchica
is astringent, and is used as a gargle. .4.
odoràta "is diuretic. Synonymes: 1, A. rivàlis.
2, Gàlmm glaûmm. 3, A. rèpcns.
4, Gàliiim Immifilsiim, 5, A, incàna. See
Ernôdca,
alpina . .
Aparìno 1 .
arcadiénsis .
aristìlta . .
brovifòlia
crassifùlia .
cyníínehica .
galioìdes 2 .
hirsìita 3
hirta . . .
hmniftisa 4 .
iucilna . .
lîxïvigilta . .
longiñóra .
longifòlia
montana
nitida. . .
odorata . ,
pyronìlica .
rigida. . .
scitbra . .
scutcllàris .
supina . .
taurina . .
tinctòria. .
tomentósa 5
trichòdcs ,
tyrìlica , -
arvénsis.
Whito . 7, IT. Her. P. J Caucasus 1820
Whito . 7, H. Her. P. 2 S. Eur. . 1818
lied . . 4, H. Hor. P. J Ai'cadia
1819
Yollow . 7, H. Her. P. 1 S. Eur.
1823
Purplo . 7, F. iiv. Tr, ^ Europe
1825
Whito . Ö, H. Her. P. ^ Levant
1775
Elosh . 7, H. Her. P. I Eng., ch. hills.
Whito . 7, H. Hor. P. ^ S. Eur. .1710
Whito . 6,.H. Her. P. U'ortugal 1819
Purplo . 7; H. Her. P. I Pyrenees 1817
Wliito 7 H. Her. Tr. ^Caucasus 1818
Purplo . C H. Her. P. ^ Crete . . 1823
Whito . H. Her. P. 1 S. Eur. . 1775
Yel. pur. 7, H. Ifcr. P. ^ Hungary 1821
lied . . 7, H. Her. P. 1 S. Eur. . 1820
Pink . 7. H. Hor. P. 1 Hungary 1801
Pink . 8, H. Hor. P. i Grooco . 1829
White . 6, H. Iter. P. i Brit., woods.
Flesh . 7, H. Hor. P. 1 Spain.- . 1821
Red 7 H. Her. P. h Greece . 1819
Whito . 7, H. Her. P. 1 Italy . . 1824
Whito () H. Her. P. 1 Kussia . 1838
Pink . 6, H. Her. P. f Caucasus 1821
AVliito . H. Hor. P. 1 Italy . -.1739
Pink . 7, H. Her. P. i Europe
1761
Ked . . 7, H. Hor. l\ ^ S. Eur.
1817
Whito . (), H. A. ^ Persia
1838
Whito . 6, H. Her. P. J Levant
1829
A s p i i I l a t i i u s . See Aspdlathus.
A s p i i e l A n d r a . See A pheldndra.
A s p h o d e l . Bee Asphddehis.
A s p i i o d e l a c e t r . An order of herbaceous plants
merged in LAliCicem, from Avhich they were
fouud to differ in no essential characters.
AsPn6DELUS, Linnaius. From a, ])rivative, aud
sphallo, to supplant ; a ilower not to bo surpassed..
Linn. 6, Or. 1, Nat. Or. LIMGCX.
These plants are of a bohl aspect, and when iu
ilower very ornamental; common soil suits
them well, and young ])lants are obtaiucd
witliout diiilculty from the roots. Seo Ere-
¡nûrits.
a3StÎVU3 . . Whito 7, H. Hor. P.
2
Spain
álbus . . . Whito 4,11. Her. P.
2
S. Eur.
asiáticus . . Whito 0, H. Her. P.
2
Lovant .
capill{\ris . . Pa. yel. C, H. Her. P.
4
S. Europe
ccrasíferus. Whito C, H. Her. P.
2
clavìltus . . Whito 7, S. A.
1 E. Indies
crbticus . . Yellow 0, H. Her. P.
2 Candia .
fistulòsus . . Whito 8, IC. Her. P.
1 S. Eur. .
intormbdius . Whito 7,G. P,
Canaries.
lUteus . . . . Yellow 0, IL Her. P.
Sicily
microcìlrpus . Yellow 0, IL Bl. P,
Daluiatia
proli férus . . Whito 8, \l. A.
Armenia
ramò sus . . White 4,11. Her. P,
S. ICur. .
sibírieus . . Pa. yel. 5, H. Her. P,
Siberia .
tatiricus . . White 0, H. 1 [er. P
Tauria .
tenîiior. . . Wliito 7, H. Her. P
Siberia .
1820
1824
1812
1808
1821
150(5
1822
1590
1831
1824
1551
1829
1812
1824
A s p i c A r p a , llichard. The form of the fruit resembles
a shield ; hence the name from aspis,
a shield, and karpos, fruit. LAnn. 1, Or. 2,
Nat. Or. MaJiiighidccm. A twiuing plaut of
little interest, and easy cultivation,
tircns . . Apetal . 7, S. Do. Tw. 6 S. Amor. . 1821
AsPiDisTUA, K&T. From aspidiscon, a littlo
round shield ; tho form of the ilower. LAnn.
8, Or. 1, Nat. Or. LilidcQCB. Curious plants,
remarkable for producing their ilowers under
tho surface of tho earth. Tbey grow in any
common soil; and are increased by suckers.
olàtior . . .
yaricgàta
lùrida . . .
vaviogìlta. .
punctata
álbo maculata
oídos 1
aculeàtum.
à3înuhim .
ahUuni
alpìnuin .
angulìlro .
atomàrium
aiu-icuUtum
bulbíforum
cicTit ílriuni
cordifòlium
coriilcciuïi
cristiitum.
Brown 10, S. Hor. P. 2 Japan 1835
Brown 10, S. Her. P. 2 Japan 1835
Purplo 7, S. Her. P. 1 China 1822
Purplo 7, S. Her. P. 1 China.
Purple 3, S. ller. P. 1 China 1824
Gr. pur. 4, G. Her. P. 1 China 1802
A s p ì b i u m , Sxoartz. From aspidion, a little
buckler ; because of tho form of the indusium.
LAnn. 24, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Polypodiàccce. Oue
of tho pretty and very interesting genera of
Ferns. A mixture of loam and peat, and a
sheltered situation, are very suitable for them ;
they are multiplied by seeds, or divisions. Synonymes
: 1, Nephròdhtm aerosticlioìdes. 2,
N. deeompòsiUim. 3, Cydtkm dentata. 4,
AspUiiimtrapezóìdes. 5, Polypòdiwnfràgrans.
6, Nephròdiiim iinìtiLm.
acrostich- ì h. Her. P. N. Amor.
. Brown 7, H. Her. P. 2 Brit., sha. pi.
. Brown 7, G. Hor. P. 2 Madeira 1779
Br yol. 7, S. Her. P. IJ E. Indies.
Brown 7, H. Hor. P. ^ S. Eur. . 1825
. Brown 7, H. Her. P
Brown 7, H. Her. P
]3rown 7, S. Her. P
Brown 7, H. Her. P
lU-own 7, S. Her. P
Brown 6, S. Her. P
Brown 7, G. Her. P
Brown 7, H. Her. P. I j Eng., dp. pl.
Hungary 1819
N. Amor. 1820
E. Indios 1793
N. Amor. 1038
Jamaica 1820
Jamaica 1824
V. 1). L. . 1821
decompósi- ) 33 y Q Hor. P. ^ N. Holl. . 1820
turn 2 I '
docùrrens . Br. ycl. 5, S. Her. P,
15rown 6, H. Her. P
Brown 0. H. Her. P
Brown 7, H. Her. P
Brown 6, G. Her. P. 2 Madeira . 1779
Brown 7, S. Hor. P. 4 Jamaica . 1793
Brown 7, H. Her. P
Brown 7, H. Hor. P
Brown 7, H. Her. P
Br. yol. 5, S. Her P
dentìltum 3
dilatàtuin.
dumctòrum
olongi\tum
oxaltàtum
Eilix-nuÌs .
fntgilo . .
fràgrans .
grándo . .
I. of Luzon.
I Wales, rocks.
2 Brit., dp. pl.
^ Brit., rocks.
3 Brit., sha. pl.
^ Brit., walls,
i Siberia . 1820
1 I. of Luzon.