104 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



Jt delights in shade, and should be frequently watered in 

 dry weather ; it is propagated by dividing the roots in the 

 spring or autumn ; is a native of the Pyrenees, and first 

 brought to England in 1731. 



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

 Monogynia." 



314. AJUGA ORIENTALIS, or Eastern Bugle. 



This is a hardy Perennial, that affects a dry soil and an 

 open situation. It blows in June and July, with a pretty 

 blue flower, and is propagated by parting the root in the 

 spring or autumn. 



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

 in 1732. 



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

 namia Gymnospermia." 



315. ALTII^A ROSEA, or the China Hollyhock. 

 This is a Perennial which is usually raised from seed, 



sown on a moderate hotbed, and when the plants are strong 

 enough they should be put into the borders where they are 

 to blow. It is a plant that requires a pretty good soil and 

 an open situation. It blows in July, and often continues 

 till October. It is a showy plant, and produces great 

 variety of colours. 



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

 1597. 



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

 delphia Polyandria." 



316. ALLIUM ROSEUM, or Rose-coloured Garlic. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, that requires a good soil and 



