14 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



41. PRIMULA MARGINATA, or Silver-edged Primrose. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in April ; it 

 should be planted in a stiffish loam, mixed with one-third 

 of rotten leaves and bog earth, then plunge the pot into a 

 north border ; it is increased by parting the roots early in 

 the spring. 



This plant is a native of Switzerland, arid first brought 

 to England in 1777. 



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

 Monogynia." 



42. CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM, or Yellow Ladies 



Slipper. 



This is a hardy Perennial, but should be kept in a pot, 

 and plunged in a north border, sheltering it from the cold. 

 It thrives best in loam and bog earth, and when in bloom 

 should be shaded from the mid-day sun. It blossoms in 

 June. 



This plant is a native of North America, and first intro- 

 duced into England in 1 809. 



It belongs to the 20th Class, under the head <l Gynandria 

 Diandria." 



43. SAXIFRAGA CRASSIFOLIA, or Oval-leaved Saxifrage. 



This is likewise a hardy Perennial, increased by parting 

 the roots early in the autumn. It blows in April and May. 



Is a native of Siberia, and was first brought to England 

 in 1766. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " Decandria 

 Digynia." 



