112 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



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

 dria Digynia." 



339. HIERACIUM MONTANUM, or Mountain Hawkweed. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July, and 

 requires a loamy soil, it is increased by parting the roots 

 in the spring, and makes a pretty variety in the borders. 



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

 to England in 1802. 



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

 nesia 



340. ASPHODELUS LUTEUS, or Yellow Asphodel, 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June or Ju]y, 



it affects a dry soil, and open situation, and is increased 



by parting the roots in the spring. 



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



1596. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexandria 



Monogynia." 



341. PEUCEDANUM SIBERICUM, or Siberian Sulphur- 

 Wort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June, and thrives best in a light loamy soil ; it is propa- 

 gated by parting the roots in the spring, is a native of Sibe- 

 ria, and was first brought to England in 1804. 



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

 Digynia." 



342. ASTER CORDIFOLIUS, or Heart-leaved Starwort. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in August and 



