18 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



It belongs to the 1 6th Class, under the head " Mona- 

 delphia Decandria." 



53. SISYRINCHIUM IRIDIOIDES, or Iris-leaved 

 Sisyrinchium. 



This is properly a greenhouse plant, though some of 

 them may be placed in a south border, and sheltered from 

 the cold. It may be increased from cuttings, or by seed' 

 and blows in May or June, 



It is a native of Bermudas, and was first brought to 

 England in 1767. 



It belongs to the *20th Class, under the head " Gynan- 

 dria Triandria." 



54. EUPATORIUM Co^LESTiNUM, or Blue-flowered 

 Agrimony. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and blows in July and August. 

 It is propagated by parting the roots in the spring, or by 

 seed. 



It is a native of North America, and first introduced into 

 England in 1732. 



It belongs to the 19th Class, under the head " Synge- 

 nesia 



55. FUCHSIA COCCINEA, or Scarlet Fuchsia. 

 This is a hardy greenhouse plant, and may be raised 

 from seed, or increased by cuttings. It sometimes loses its 

 leaves in the winter when not in the greenhouse, but will 

 put forth leaves again in the spring. This plant if properly 

 sheltered during the winter months, might stand out in the 

 borders. The bloom generally makes its appearance in 

 June or July. 



