78 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



232. NYMPKUEA ADVENA, or Stripe-flowered Water Lily. 



This plant will survive our winters, unless they are very 

 severe. The pot should always stand in a pan of water. 

 It is increased from offsets, and blows in July. 



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

 England in 1727 



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

 andria Monogynia." 



233. GENTIANA CILIATA, or Fringed-jlowered Gentian. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in August ; is 

 increased either by seed or from young plants, which make 

 their appearance at a distance from the old plant. 



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

 land in 1800. 



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

 dria Digynia." 



234. LONICERA IMPLEXA, or Small-leaved Honeysuckle. 



This is a very fragrant and hardy shrub, which blows 

 from Midsummer to Michaelmas, and thrives best in a 

 sheltered situation. It is propagated by cuttings, which 

 should be planted when the leaves fall off. 



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

 land in 1772. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



235. LOBELIA CORONOPIFOLIA, or Buck's-horn-leaved 

 Lobelia. 



This is a showy plant, and very beautiful ; it is pro- 



