140 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



425. URTICA NIVEA, or Snowy Nettle. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July and 

 August with a greenish blossom. It affects a light dry 

 soil and a warm aspect ; is increased by parting the roots 

 in the spring. 



It is a native of China, and first brought to England in 

 1739. 



It belongs to the 21st Class, under the head " Monce- 

 cia Tetrandria." 



426. VERONICA MARITIMA, or Sea Speedwell. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in July and 

 August with a pretty bright blue blossom. It affects a 

 light loamy soil ; is propagated by parting the roots in 

 the spring. 



It is a native of the European coast, and first brought 

 to England in 1570. 



It belongs to the 2nd Class, under the head " Dian- 

 dria Monogynia." 



427. VERONICA FLORE CARNEA, or Flesh-coloured 

 Veronica. 



This is a very desirable plant, and as hardy as the last ; 

 it requires the same soil, and is propagated in the same 

 manner. 



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

 in 1731. 



It belongs to the same Class as the last, and under the 

 same head. 



