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Maund, Benjamin

London, 1825-1836

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Ribes aureum / Phlox nivalis / hortensis / Scilla Sibirica.

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GOLDEN - FLOWERED CURRANT. Class . Order. PENTANDKIA . MONOG VNIA • Natural Order. CACTI.

Native of Height Flowers in Duration. Introduced N. America. 8 feet. April. Perennial. in 1812.

No. 189.

The term Ribes was, originally , a name for a species of rhubarb , but has, in the necessary change of botanical nomenclature , been transferred to ano¬ ther family. Aureum , from the Latin aureus, gold ; in allusion to the beautiful colour of its flowers. Our English word, Currant , originated with the fruit of commerce, known by that name ; the growth and preparation of which the principal part of its consumers are little acquainted . This well-known fruit of the grocer ’s shop was formerly distin¬ guished by the name Uvse Corinthiacse ; and is a small grape , produced by a variety of the vitus vinifera , or common vine. The term Corinthiacse was applied from its having been principally raised about Corinth ; and the fruit was known by the name of Corinths ; thence, by an easy change in usage and spelling , came our term Currants. The Grapes of Corinth have always been noticed as the smallest produced in any country . Pliny ob¬ serves this, and says, that unless the soil be very rich they are unprofitable for cultivation . The labour bestowed on these small vines is unimportant , as they are merely trained on the earth , and other 48 crops, sometimes, cultivated in alternate rows with them. This accounts for the stones and earthy im¬ purities that are found mixed with the fruit , when brought to England . It is now imported , princi¬ pally, from Zante, an island of the Mediterranean; which is situated not far from their original place of produce, the Morea, known as the Peloponnesus of the ancients, where once stood the celebrated city of Corinth. The golden-flowered Currant , now before us, is but little known, though a desirable addition to our gardens , as a flowering shrub , and as a singular individual of a family so common. Its fruit is said to be held in high estimation in its native country; it is nearly black , larger and sweeter than the com¬ mon black currant , and of very fine flavour. It flowers abundantly , but we never have seen it pro¬ duce fruit , though we are credibly informed that, without peculiar care, it has done so in some parts of this country. It may, doubtless, be rendered productive , and we recommend it for experiment. It grows freely in almost any soil or situation; but as a standard , both its flowers and foliage are small and inferior , compared with such as are trained against a wall, even in a northerly aspect. Make cuttings , about nine inches long, in Feb¬ ruary , of the preceding year ’s wood, and rub off all the buds excepting the two upper ones. them a foot or more asunder, and keep them free from weeds. In October following, shorten the shoots, leaving only two or three eyes ; and in twelve months afterwards they may be removed into their final situations. Loudon’s Ency. of , p. 190. PHLOX NIVA 'LIS.

SNOW - WHITE PHLOX.

Class. Order. PENTANDRIA . MONOGYNIA. Natural Order. POLEMONIACEiE.

Native of Height. Flowers in Duration. Introduced N. America- 4 inches. May, June. Perennial. in 1822.

No. 190.

The old name of this family of plants was Lych- nidea, from the similarity of its flowers to those of the Lychnis ; a term which arose out of the Greek word lukniSj a lamp , the wick of a lamp, or flame. By Linneus , it was deemed inadmissible, that one generic name should be founded on another; and he is supposed to have obviated this irregu¬ larity by making choice of the Greek word phlox, signifying flame, on account of the apparent con¬ nexion of the two words. In a former number we have given the Phlox setacea, a pink -flowered species, to which the Phlox nivalis is very nearly related , in the aspect of its foliage, and general habit of growth. It is a beau¬ tifully delicate plant for pot culture ; and strong ones, in the borders, have a very attractive effect. We have had it exposed to severe frosts, without the least injury ; it may, notwithstanding , be ad¬ visable to protect a plant in a cold frame, or by a hand-glass and matting on the border . It prefers a rich light soil, mixed with peat, in a dry situation ; and is easily raised from cuttings , in the same man¬ ner as the Phlox setacea, already noticed. Sweet’s FI. Gar. t. 185. r®

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GARDEN , OR STAR ANEMONE. Class. Order. POLYANDRIA . POLYGYRIA. Natural Order. RANONCULACKAJ.

Native of Height. Flowers in Duration. Cultivated . 1 foot. April, Perennial. in 1597.

No. 191. The word Anemone is deduced from the Greek

a nemos , which signifies wind ; but although se¬ veral reasons have been assigned, still it is not certain why it was first applied to this family of plants ; see No. 145. Hortus , a garden ; hortensis, growing in, or pertaining to, a garden. The different single-flowered species and vari¬ eties belonging to this family, excepting the Poppy Anemone, are not much in cultivation . They seem to be superseded by the innumerable double- flowered varieties which are annually imported from the continent. The present plant is desirable both for its gay flowers and its hardy habit ; and also, like most other of the same genus, for the period at which it flowers ; a period which presents occasional blanks in Flora’s page, notwithstanding the brilliancy it displayed but two or three weeks earlier , when vari¬ eties of the crocus, hepatica , scilla, and narcissus, shone forth with vernal splendour. A fresh light loamy soil is the most suitable ; and the tubers may be divided at any time whilst vegetation is dormant. Hort, Kew. 2, v, 3, 338.

SCIL/LA SIBI 'RICA.

SIBERIAN SQUILL. Class. Orde)\ HRXANDRIA . MONOGYNIA. Natural Order. ASPHODBLEiE.

Native of Height, Flowers in Duration. Introduced Siberia. 6 inches Mar. Apr. Perennial. in 1800.

No. 192. Scilla, from a similar word used by the Greeks ; and which is said to be applied , at the present day, in , to the individual bulbous plant that was originally distinguished by it. This interesting little subject blossoms very freely in the borders , or in pots ; and is a pretty addition to a stand of early flowers. A collection of bulbous plants, consisting of various species of scilla, hya¬ cinth, crocus,] narcissus, tulip , &c., may be con¬ sidered accessible to every one. Those who possess a flower garden , usually possess these ; or, if to be purchased , they are not expensive . When planted in pots, in the autumn , and kept in a cool, airy , and light situation , till February or March , they afford us a delightful earnest of the prospective enjoyments of the ' forthcoming season, and thereby excite sen¬ sations of pleasure which the most magnificent pro¬ ductions of a declining year can never produce. Spring is always welcome.

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