48 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



tings in June or July, and placed in the sun, with a glass 

 over them, but shaded with a mat. It blows in June, 

 and affects a loamy soil. 



This is a native of the Cape, and first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1787. 



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

 phia Hexandria." 



145. CELSIA URTIC^FOLIA, or Nettled-leaved Celsia. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, which is easily pro- 

 pagated either from seed or cuttings. It begins blowing 

 in June, and continues in bloom till September. 



This is a native of Peru, and first brought to England 

 in 1798. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didyna- 

 mia Angiospermia." 



146. CENOTHERA ROSEA, or Rose-coloured CEnoihera. 

 This is rather a tender Perennial, raised either by 



seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in the 

 spring, on a moderate hotbed, the same as the Africans, 

 French Marygolds, &c., and when the Plants are strong 

 enough they should be planted out singly in the borders 

 where they are to blow. About the month of June, the 

 bloom will make its appearance, and will continue till 

 August. 



This is a native of Peru, and first brought to England 

 in 1783. 



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

 Monogynia." 



