16 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



47. ANEMONE HEPATICA var. FLO-PLENO, or Double 

 blue Hepatica. 



This Perennial is hardy, and delights in shade ; it thrives 

 best in a light, loamy soil, and should be seldom moved, 

 as it is apt to die. It blows in March and April. Some 

 seed from the single plant should be saved, in order to get 

 a variety. 



It is a native of Switzerland, and first introduced into 

 England in 1569. 



It belongs to the 1 3th Class, under the head " Polyandria 

 Polygynia." 



48. MONARDA DIDYMA, or Scarlet Monarda. 



This Perennial is very hardy, and blows in July. A 

 light soil and an open situation suits it best. It is in- 

 creased by parting the roots in the spring or autumn. 



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

 England in 1755. 



It belongs to the 2nd Class, under the head " Dyandria 

 Monogynia." 



49. TRIFOLIUM SPADICEUM, or Bay-coloured Trefoil. 



This is a hardy Biennial, to be sown in the spring, and 

 will often blow the first year. The bloom is beautiful, and 

 makes its appearance in June. 



It is a native of Europe, and first introduced into Eng- 

 land in 1778. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



