96 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



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

 Digynia." 



288. HIERACIUM PILOSELLA, or Mouse-eared 



Hawkweed. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 continues till July. It is increased by parting the roots 

 either in the spring or autumn, and makes a pretty appear- 

 ance in the borders. 



It is a native of Britain, and belongs to the 19th Class, 

 under the head " Syngenesia ^Equalis." 



289. DIGITALIS AMBIGUA, or the Great Yelhw 



Foxglove. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which thrives best in rather a 

 dry soil. It blossoms in June, and is increased either by 

 seed or parting the roots. 



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

 land in 1596. 



It belongs to the 1 4th Class, under the head '* Didyna- 

 mia Angiospermia." 



290. MIMULUS GLUTINOSUS, or Orange-flowered 

 Monkey Plant. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, which blows from 

 June to August, it is increased by cuttings, and requires a 

 light loamy soil. 



It is a native of Peru, and first brought to England in 

 1794. 



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

 mia Angiospermia." 



