SELECTION OF PLANTS. 41 



It blows in July, is a native of the Cape, and first 

 brought to England in 1778. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the Head " Mona- 

 delphia Heptandria." 



(gp" Pelargoniums are usually called Geraniums, or 

 Crane's Bills. 



125. LUPIN us PERENNIS, or Perennial Lupines. 



Though this is a hardy Perennial, yet as the roots do 

 not transplant with much success, it is adviseable to raise 

 it by seed, which should be sown in drills, as soon as it is 

 ripe, and when the plants are strong enough they should 

 be pricked out to get strong by the autumn to be planted 

 where they are to remain. It affects a dry situation and a 

 light loam. It blows the latter end of May, and conti- 

 nues till July. 



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

 England in 1658. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



126. CATANANCHE LUTEA, or Yellow-flowered 

 Catananche. 



This is a hardy Annual, and should be sown in the 

 month of March. It blows in June and July. 



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

 1714. 



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

 nesia TEqualis." 



