136 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



413. SAPONARIA LUTEA, or Yellow Soap-wort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which produces its blossoms 

 in July or August, it affects a light soil and an open situa- 

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



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

 England in 1804. 



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

 dria Digynia." 



(gp" 3 There are several other sorts, but the flore pleno, 

 or the double with purple and white blossom is very de- 

 sirable. 



414. SAXIFRAGA ROSULARIS, or Rose-coloured 

 Saxifrage. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and June, 

 it affects a light soil and a shady aspect ; is increased by 

 parting the roots in the spring. 



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

 to England in 1629. 



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

 dria Digynia." 



415. PHVTOLACCA OCTANDRA, or White-flowered 



Phytolacca. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, which blows in July, 

 and often continues in bloom till September. It affects a 

 good loamy soil ; is increased either from seed or by cut- 

 tings. 



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

 land in 1732. 



