SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



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

 dria Trigynia." 



229. DELPHINIUM PUNICEUM, or Red-lowered Larkspur. 



This is a hardy Perennial, increased by parting the 

 roots in the spring, and blows in July and August. It 

 affects a dry soil and open situation. 



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

 in 1785. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Pentagynia." 



230. LUPINUS ARBOREUS, or Tree Lupine. 



This is a low shrub, which should be planted in a warm 

 situation. Many people keep this plant as a greenhouse 

 plant, though it will survive our winters unless very severe. 

 It is increased either from seed or layers, and blows in 

 June or July. 



It is a native of North America, and first brought to 

 England in 1793. 



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

 phia Decandria.'' 



231. SPARTIUM MoNospERMUM,or White Single Broom. 



Though this is considered a hardy greenhouse plant, 

 yet if the winter is mild it will succeed in a warm situation. 

 It affects moisture, and is increased either by seed or cut- 

 tings. It blows in June and July. 



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

 to England in 1690. 



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

 phia Decandria.'' 



