90 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



The double Lychnis is particularly beautiful, and may be 

 increased by parting the roots or by cuttings in June, and 

 as soon as it is coming into bloom, at least those that are 

 in pots should be removed into a shady aspect. It always 

 thrives best in a loamy soil. 



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

 in 1596. 



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

 dria Pentagynia ." 



270. LILIUM CATESB^EI, or Catesby's Lily. 



This is considered a hardy bulb, though the roots should 

 be defended from frost, and especially snow ; it is increased 

 either by seed or offsets. It blows in July and Au- 

 gust, and thrives best in a mixture of bog earth and 

 light loam. 



It is a native of Carolina, and first brought into England 

 in 1789. 



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

 Monogynia." 



271. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM AUREUM, or Golden Fig 

 Mary gold. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, and should be kept 

 rather dry ; is easily increased by cuttings, and blows 

 from March to June. 



It belongs to the 12th Class, under the head tl Icosan- 

 dria Pentagynia." 



272. CHRYSANTHEMUM TRICOLOR, or Three-coloured 

 Ox-eye Daisy. 



This is a beautiful Annual, which should be sown on a 



