SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



It is a native of the East Indies, and first brought to 

 England in 1752. 



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

 phia Decandria." 



245. STACHYS COCCINEA, or Scarlet Stachys. 



This plant must be treated as a hardy greenhouse plant. 

 It blows from June to September, is very ornamental, and 

 is propagated either from seed, cuttings, or by parting 

 the roots. 



It affects a loamy soil, is a native of Chili, and was 

 first brought to England in 1800. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didyna- 

 mia Gymnospermia." 



246. ANDROMEDA PULVERULENT A, or Oval-leaved 



Andromeda. 



This is a very handsome bushy shrub, and will bear the 

 cold of our climate, unless very severe. It should be kept 

 in a pot, that it might be removed into a warm and shel- 

 tered situation when in bloom. It flowers in July, and 

 will continue often till September. 



It is propagated either by seed or layers, is a native of 

 Carolina, and first brought to England in 1800. 



It belongs to the 1 Oth Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



247. ARCTOTIS ANTHEMOIDES, or Camomile- leaved 



Arctotis. 



This is a half hardy Annual, and should be sown on a 

 moderate hotbed. When the plants are strong enough, 



