126 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " De- 

 candria Trigynia." 



381. DICTAMNUS FLORE RUBRO, or the Tied Fraxinella. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in June ; is in- 

 creased by parting the roots in the spring or autumn. It 

 requires a dry soil, and an open situation. 



It is a native of Germany, and was first brought to 

 England in 1596. 



It belongs to the 1 Oth Class, under the head "Decandria 

 Monogynia." 



$ZW There is also the " White,'* which is delicate 

 and pretty. 



382. DORINICUM PLANTAGINEUM, or Plantain- leaved 



Leopard's Bane. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June, with a yellow blossom. It thrives best in a strong 

 moist soil and a shady aspect ; is propagated by parting 

 the roots in the spring or autumn. 



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

 to England in 1597. 



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

 nesia Superflua." 



383. DAHLIA ROSE A, or Rose-coloured Dahlia. 



This is a beautiful and hardy Perennial, and blows in 

 August and September; is increased by parting the roots 

 in the spring, or by seeds, and thrives best in a loamy soil 

 and an open situation. 



It is a native of Mexico, and was first brought to 

 England in 1800. 



