SELECTION OF PLANTS. 23 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head <( Hexandria 

 Monogynia.'' 



69. AMARYLLIS VITTATA, or Superb Amaryllis. 

 This is a greenhouse plant, and well worth cultivating, 



it being extremely beautiful when in flower ; it is increased 

 either by seed or offsets, and blows in June. 



It is a native of the Cape, and first brought to England 

 in 1769. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 

 Monogynia." 



70. ALYSSUM UTRICULATUM, or Bladder-podded 



Alyssum, or Madwort. 



This is a hardy and beautiful Perennial, increased by 

 seeds or slips, and blows in June. It affects a light soil. 



It is a native of the Levant, and first introduced into 

 England in 1739. 



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

 namia Siliculosa." 



It is now called " Versicaria Utriculata." 



7 1 . HYACINTHUS COMOSUS, or Grape Hyacinth. 



This is a hardy bulb for the borders, and usually propa- 

 gated from offsets. It being a small bulb, it will require a 

 tally, as it is liable to be lost. It thrives best in a light 

 soil, and blows in May. 



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

 to England in 1596. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 

 Monogynia/' 



