6 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



17. SAXIFRAGA ROTUNDIFOLIA, or Round-leaved 

 Saxifrage. 



This is a hardy Perennial, propagated by parting the 

 roots in the autumn ; it affects a moist and shady situation, 

 and thrives best in a loamy soil. The bloom is a single 

 white, beautifully spotted, and flowers in June. 



It is a native of the Alps of Europe, and first brought 

 into England in 1597. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Digynia." 



18. DIANTHUS SUPERBUS, or Superb Pink. 



This plant should be kept in a pot, as it will require 

 shelter in the winter months. It is sweet-scented, and 

 raised by seed in the spring, but it being a Biennial of 

 course it will not blow till the second year. 



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

 England in 1629. The bloom makes its appearance in 

 July. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head "Decan- 

 dria Trigynia." 



19. PHLOX OVATA, or Oval-leaved Phlox. 



This is a hardy herbaceous plant, and is propagated by- 

 parting the roots in the spring. It affects a sandy loam, 

 and thrives best in rather a shady aspect. It blows in 

 May and June. 



It is a native of North America, and was first brought 

 into England in 1790. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head "Pentandria 

 Monogynia." 



