SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



1. ACHILLEA TOMENTOSA, or Woolly Milfoil. 



THIS is a hardy Perennial for the borders ; it is increased 

 by parting the roots in the spring. It affects a dry and 

 open situation. It blows from June to October. 



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

 brought to England in 1658. 



This plant is of the 19th Class, under the head " Syn- 

 genesia Superflua." 



2. GAURA BIENNIS, or Biennial Gaura. 



This herbaceous plant requires rather more trouble than 

 many of this kind, from its being a Biennial ; it is increased 

 by seed, and blows in the autumn. 



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

 England in 1762. 



It belongs to the 8th Class, under the head " Octandria 

 Monogynia." 



3. ONONIS ROTUNDIFOLIA, or Round-leaved 

 Rest Harrow. 



This is a hardy plant, and raised by seed. 

 It affects a sunny aspect, and will thrive well in the 

 borders ; it blows in May and July. 



