98 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



294. ACONITUM VARIEGATUM, or Variegated 

 Wolf's-bane. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which should be planted in a 

 dry and shady situation. It blows in June, and continues 

 till August; the bloom is white variegated with blue. It 

 is increased by parting the roots in the spring or autumn. 



It is a native of the south of Europe, and first brought 

 to England in 1752. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Pentagynia." 



295. MONSONIA SPECIOSA, or Large-flowered Monsonia. 



This is a greenhouse plant which took its name from 

 Lady Ann Monson. It is raised from cuttings which 

 should be planted in a pot of light loam, and plunged into 

 a tan pit, with a glass over it. It blows in April and May- 

 It is a native of the Cape, and first brought to England 

 in 1774. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the head "Mona- 

 delphia Dodecandria." 



296. ANTIRRHINUM TRISTE, Dark-flowered Snap 

 Dragon, or Toad Flax. 



This is a greenhouse plant, raised from seed or cuttings; 

 it thrives best in a light loam, and blows in July. 



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

 in 1727. 



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

 mia Angiospermia." 



There are 40 of this genus of plants. 



