80 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



238. ORNITHOGALUM LUTEUM, or Yellow Star of 



Bethlehem. 



This is a hardy bulb, which blows in June, and is pro- 

 pagated from offsets. 



It affects a light loamy soil, is a native of Britain, and 

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

 Monogynia." 



239. STATICE LATIFOLIA, or Broad-leaved Thrift. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, increased by parting the 



roots in the spring or autumn. It blows in July and Au- 

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

 in 1790. 



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

 dria Pentagynia." 



240. CAMPANULA SIBERICA, or Siberian Bell-flower. 



This is a hardy Biennial, increased by seed sown either 

 in the spring or autumn in drills, under a sheltered border, 

 and when the plants are strong enough they must be 

 pricked out, there to remain till planted out where they are 

 to blow. 



It flowers in June and July, is a native of Siberia, and 

 first brought to England in 1783. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



241. LYSIMACHIA QUADRIFOLIA, or Four-leaved Loose 

 Strife. 



This is a hardy Perennial, increased either from seed or 

 by parting the roots. It thrives best in a light loamy soil, 

 and blows in July with a yellow blossom. 



