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SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



a native of Britain, and belongs to the 18th Class, under 

 the head " Polyadelphia Polyandria." 



401. LASERPITIUM AQUILEGIFOLIUM, or Columbine- 

 leaved Laserwort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows with a white 

 blossom in June, it affects a dry soil, and an open situa- 

 tion ; is propagated by parting the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Austria, and was first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1796. 



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

 dria Digynia." 



402. MARRUBIUM PEREGRINUM, or Saw-leaved 

 Horehound. 



This is also a hardy Perennial, which blows in July, it 

 thrives best in a light soil, and an open situation ; is pro- 

 pagated by parting the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Austria, and was first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1784. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didy- 

 namia Gymnospermia." 



403. P^EONIA FLORE PLENO ROSEO, OT Double RoS~ 



coloured Pceony. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June, and makes a very beautiful appearance in the Garden ; 

 as it grows rather large, it should have plenty of room to 

 spread itself; is increased by parting the roots in the spring. 



It is a native of Britain, and belongs to the 13th Class, 

 under the head " Polyandria Digynia.*' 



