Spurrey, a genus of plants belonging to the class of decandra; and in the natural system arranged

(A) This is Camden's account, and it has been generally believed; but Mr Malone, the last editor of Shakespeare's works, by examining the patent roll, 33 Eliz. p. 3, has discovered, that in February 1690-1, Spenser obtained from Queen Elizabeth an annuity or pension of 50l. during his life; a sum equivalent to 200l. at present. arranged under the 22d order, Caryophyllaceae. See Botany Index.