62 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



preserved from frosts and snow. It is increased by parting 

 the roots in the autumn, and blows in May and June. It 

 thrives best in a light soil. 



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

 1793. 



It belongs to the 3rd Class, under the head " Triandria 

 Monogynia." 



186. ASTRAGALUS MONSPESSULANUS, or Montpelier 

 Milk Fetch. 



This is a hardy Perennial, increased either from seed or 

 cuttings, and should be placed in an open aspect among 

 rock work, or in a pot surrounded with small stones. 



It blows in June and July, is a native of the South of 

 France, and first brought to England in 1776. 



It belongs to the 1 7th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



187. DOLICHOS LIGNOSUS, or Purple Dolichos. 



This is properly a greenhouse plant, which should be 

 planted against a wall. If it was placed in a warm situa- 

 tion, and covered with a mat in the same way as Myrtles 

 are secured, it may survive the winter, unless very severe. 

 It is raised chiefly by seed, and blows in July and August. 



It is a native of the East Indies, and was first brought 

 to England in 1776. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



Cggr* The Indians eat the fruit of this plant as we eat 

 French beans. 



1 88. CYNOGLOSSUM OMPHALODES, or Blue Navel Wort. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which thrives best in a shady 



