124 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



375. GNAPHALIUM ERICOIDES, or Heath-leaved 

 Everlasting. 



This is a greenhouse plant, possessing much beauty, it 

 blows in March, and will continue till August. Its 

 branches are generally weak, so that they must be care- 

 fully supported. 



It is readily increased by cuttings ; is a native of the 

 Cape, and first brought to England in 1774. 



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

 nesia Superflua." 



376. CONVALLARIA MULTIFLORA, or Many-flowered 

 Solomon s Seal. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June, with a greenish white blossom. It requires a good 

 soil, and rather a shady situation ; is increased by parting 

 the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Britain ; and belongs to the 6th Class, 

 under the head " Hexandria Monogynia." 



377. COREOPSIS AURICULATA, or Ear-leaved Tick Seed. 



This is a beautiful hardy Perennial, which blows in 

 July, and continues till September. The blossom is 

 orange colour, with a dark eye. It thrives best in a dry 

 soil and open situation ; is propagated either from seed or 

 by parting the roots. 



It is a native of North America, and was first brought 

 to England in 1699. 



