92 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



with a pretty yellow spotted flower ; it is increased by 

 parting the roots. 



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

 in 1800. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentandria 

 Monogynia." 



276. IRIS SIBERICA, or Siberian Iris. 



This plant is perfectly hardy, and loves rather a moist 

 situation. It is propagated by offsets ? and blows in July. 



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

 in 1596. 



It belongs to the 3rd Class, under the head " Triandria 

 Monogynia." 



277. HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORUS, or Perennial Sunflower, 



with many Flowers. 



This is a very showy plant, and quite hardy ; it rises from 

 four to five feet, and should be planted in an open situa- 

 tion, but not in a wet soil. It blows from July to October, 

 with a double yellow blossom ; it is increased by parting 

 the roots. 



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

 England in 1699. 



It belongs to the 19th Class, under the head " Synge- 

 nesia Frustranea." 



278. DELPHINIUM GRANDIFLORUM, or Great Flowering 



Larkspur. 



This is a beautiful Perennial, and blows in July and 

 August ; the blossom is blue, and increased by parting the 

 roots either in the spring or autumn ; it flourishes best in a 

 dry soil, and in an open situation. 



