52 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



156. RHODORA CANADENSIS, or Canadian Rhodora. 



This pretty shrub is hardy, though the blossom should 

 be preserved from the cold easterly winds, as it blows in 

 April. It thrives best in bog-earth, in which it is readily 

 propagated by layers. 



It is a native of Canada, and was first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1767. 



It belongs to the 1 Oth Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



157. PHLOMIS LEONURUS, or Lion's Tail Phlomis. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, increased by seed, or 

 propagated by cuttings in July, and when they are well 

 rooted, put one plant only in each pot. It requires plenty 

 of water in dry weather. 



It blows in October, is a native of the Cape, and was 

 first brought to England in 1712. 



It belongs to the 1 4th Class, under the head " Didy- 

 namia Gymnospermia." 



158. GEROPOGAN GLABRUM, or Old Mans Beard. 



This is a hardy Annual, which blows in July and 

 August. The seed should be sown the latter end of 

 March, very thin, and the plants remain to blow, without 

 transplanting. 



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

 1759. 



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

 nesia ^Equalis." 



