26 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



There are two sorts, one white and the other purple, 

 both very fragrant ; resembling the smell of peach kernels, 

 and blows in May. 



It is a native of Peru, and was first brought to England 

 in 1757. 



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

 Monogynia." 



79, PLANTAGO ASIATICA, or Siberian Plantain. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which rises from 1 8 inches 



to 2 feet, and makes a pretty appearance with other plants, 

 it is raised from seed, and thrives best in a strong loamy 

 soil, it blows in June, with a white blossom. 



It is a native of Siberia, and first brought to England 

 in 1787. 



It belongs to the 4th Class, under the head " Tetrandria 

 Monogynia." 



80. LOTUS TETRAGONOLOBUS, Birtfs-foot Trefoil, 



or Winged Pea. 



This is a hardy Annual, and blows in July, it thrives 

 best in a sandy loam. 



It is a native of Sicily, and first brought to England in 

 1596. 



It belongs to the 17th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



81. ROBINIA GLUTINOSA, or Clammy Acacia. 



This is a beautiful tree, and perfectly hardy, it flowers 

 in June and July, and may readily be increased by grafting 

 it on the common Acacia. 



It is a native of Carolina, and first brought into Eng- 

 land in 1788. 



