C6 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



196. CORONILLA GLAUCA, Sea Green, or Day 

 Smelling Coronilla. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, increased by seed sown 

 on a moderate hotbed in the spring ; some of the plants 

 may be planted in a warm and sheltered border, but the cli- 

 mate is so variable, it is uncertain if they survive the winter. 



This plant blows in April and May, is a native of the 

 South of France, and first brought to England in 1739. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



197. LOBELIA BICOLOR, or Spotted Lobelia. 



This is a greenhouse plant which is increased from seed, 

 which should be sown in the hotbed with Balsams, &c. 



The bloom is very pretty, which makes its appearance 

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

 land in 1786. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



198. IRIS VARIEGATA, or Variegated Iris. 

 This plant is hardy, but thrives best in a light soil, it is 



increased by parting the roots in March or October. 



It blows in May and June, is a native of Hungary, and 

 first brought to England in 1597. 



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

 Monogynia." 



199. CACTUS FLAGELLIFORMIS, or Creeping Cereus. 

 This is a tender greenhouse plant, that requires very 

 little moisture, either in winter or summer. It is propa- 



