70 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



somest, though they are often three or four years before 

 they blow. 



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

 1780. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



208. ALLIUM MOLY, or Yellow Garlic. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June, is 

 readily increased by seed or offsets ; this bulb is liable to 

 be injured by the wire-worm. 



It is a native of the South of Europe, and was first 

 brought to England in 1 604. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 

 Monogynia." 



209. AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, or Umbelled-jlowered 

 Blue African Lily. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, which blows in July, 

 and often continues till October ; it is not in much danger 

 of being lost even in the open air, if it is secured through 

 the winter. It is propagated by offsets, as soon as the 

 leaves wither, and requires plenty of pot room. 



It is a native of the Cape, and first brought to England 

 in 1692. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 

 Monogynia." 



210. CINERARIA SIBERICA, or Siberian Cineraria. 



This is a hardy Perennial, propagated either by seed or 

 cuttings, and blows in June or July ; is a native of Siberia, 

 and first brought to England in 1784. 



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

 genesia Superflua." 



