122 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



369. LINUM FLAVUM, or Yellow Flax. 



This is a hardy Perennial, of easy culture. It delights 

 in a light loamy soil, is increased either from seed, or by 

 parting the roots in the spring, or by cuttings, and pro- 

 duces its bloom in July or August. 



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

 in 1793. 



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

 dria Pentagynia." 



370. DAPHNE CNEORUM, or Trailing Daphne. 



This is a hardy Perennial, but thrives best in road sand 

 and bog earth. " It is increased either by seed or layers, 

 and produces its bloom in April and May. 



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

 to England in 1739. 



It belongs to the 8th Class, under the head " Octandria 

 Digynia.'' 



%W The " Odora," or sweet-scented, is very desirable. 



371. GENISTA TRIQUETRA, or Triangular-stalked 

 Genista. 



This is a beautiful hardy evergreen shrub, which should 

 be planted against a wall, as it requires support, it blows 

 in May or June, and thrives best in a light soil, and an 

 open situation. 



It is increased by layers ; is a native of Corsica, and 

 first brought to England in 1770. 



It belongs to the 17th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



