106 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



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

 to England in 1596. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



320. ANCHUSA ANGUSTIFOLIA, or Narrow-leaved Bugloss. 



This is a hardy Perennial, propagated by parting the 

 roots in the spring ; it blows in May with a pretty blossom, 

 and continues till August. It affects a light soil and an 

 open situation. 



It is a native of the South of Europe, and was first 

 brought to England in 1759. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentan- 

 dria Monogynia.'* 



32 1 . RANUNCULUS FICARIA FLORE PLENO, Double 

 Pilewort, or Crowfoot. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in April with a 

 pretty yellow blossom ; is propagated by parting the roots 

 in the spring or autumn, and is a native of Britain. 



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

 dria Polygynia." 



322. PYRUS SPECTABILIS, or Chinese Apple. 



This beautiful plant blossoms in May, and should be 

 planted in a sheltered aspect, as the cold winds are apt to 

 injure it ; the usual method of increasing it is by grafting 

 it on a crab stock. 



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

 1780. 



It belongs to the 12th Class, under the head " Icosandria 

 Pentagynia." 



