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bana ; a perennial wild herb <strong>of</strong> the order Primulacete. In spring<br />
it shoots a stem amidst dense leaves to a height <strong>of</strong> 7-8 inches, and<br />
the stem is divided into several peduncles, yielding pinkish purple<br />
flowers which resemble cherry-flowers. Varieties planted in gardens<br />
are numerous.<br />
901. Primula japonica, A. Gray, Jap. KnrinsQ ; a<br />
perennial mountain herb <strong>of</strong> the order Primulaceae. In spring its<br />
stalk shoots forth in the dense leaves to a height <strong>of</strong> about 1 ft. r<br />
bearing crimson flowers in circles and layers. Those planted in<br />
gardens have flowers <strong>of</strong> different colours, crimson, pink, varie-<br />
gated, white, etc.<br />
902. Primula kisoana, Miq., Jap. Kakkosu ; a peren-<br />
nial herb <strong>of</strong> the order Primulacess growing<br />
wild in mountain-<br />
valleys. In late spring it produces a stalk with several flowers at<br />
the top. The flowers are pinkish purple, but some are white with<br />
red stripes.<br />
903. Gomphrena globosa, L., Jap. Scnnichisv ; an<br />
annual garden herb <strong>of</strong> the order Amaranthaceae. It is sown in<br />
spring, and grows to a height <strong>of</strong> 1-2 fts., dividing into branches..<br />
It blooms in a globular form, and the flowers are red, white, etc.<br />
904. Celosia argentea, L., Jap. Keito ; an annual garden<br />
herb <strong>of</strong> the order Amaranthacea?. It is sown in spring, and grow<br />
to a, height <strong>of</strong> 2-3 fts. in summer. Its peduncle covered with<br />
small red ilowers resembles a cox-comb. The leaves are also<br />
red. There are several varieties.<br />
, 905. Polygonum cuspidatum, 5. et Z., Jap. Itadori<br />
a perennial wild herb <strong>of</strong> the order Polygonacea^, growing to a<br />
height <strong>of</strong> 7-8 fts. Late in summer, it produces greenish white<br />
small flowers in panicles at the axils <strong>of</strong> leaves. Its young stalks<br />
are eaten as a vegetable (75. b.)<br />
pink flowers is called Mcigetsuso.<br />
A variety with small leaves and<br />
906. Polygonum blumei, J/m;/., Jap. Sakura-tadc,<br />
Tadtmodoki ; an annual herb <strong>of</strong> the order Polysonacese growing