SELECTION OF PLANTS. 139 



422. TEUCRIUM LUCIDUM, or Shining-leaved 

 Germander. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July and 

 August with a purple blossom. It affects a dry soil and 

 an open aspect ; is propagated by parting the roots in the 

 spring. 



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

 to England in 1730. 



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

 namia Gymnospermia." 



423. THALISTRUM ALPINUM, or Alpine Meadow Rue. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June with a red blossom. It thrives best in a dry soil ; is 

 propagated by parting the roots in the spring. 



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

 Class, under the head " Polyandria Polygynia." 



424. TRIGONELLA RUTHENICA, or Russian Fenugreek. 



This is also a hardy Perennial, which blows in July 

 and August with a pretty yellow blossom. It thrives best 

 in a strong loamy soil, and should be placed in an open 

 situation ; is propagated by parting the roots in the spring, 

 or it may be increased by seed. 



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

 in 1759. 



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

 phia Decandria/' 



