, ; ' ; . ; * : SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



It is a native of Switzerland, and was first brought into 

 England in 1570. 



It belongs to the 1 7th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



4. PHLOX SUBULATA, Awl-leaved Phlox, or Lychnidea. 



This is a hardy herbaceous plant, raised by cuttings in 

 the summer, or by parting the roots in the spring. 



It makes a pretty appearance in the borders, and should 

 be planted in a sheltered situation. 



It is a native of North America, and blows in April and 

 May. It was first brought to England in 1790. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head <l Pentan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



5. PRUNELLA GRANDIFLORA, or Great Flowered 



Self-heal. 



An herbaceous plant, easily propagated by parting the 

 roots in the spring. It affects a sunny aspect. 



It is a native of Austria, blows in July, and was first 

 brought to England in 1713. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didyna- 

 mia Gymnospermia." 



6. ALYSSUM MONTANUM, or Mountain Alyssum. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, raised either from seed or 



cuttings. It delights in a loamy soil, and an open situa- 

 tion. 



It is a native of Germany, brought to England in 1759, 

 and blows in July. 



It belongs to the 15th Class, under the head " Tetra- 

 dynamia Siliculosa." 



