142 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



in May with a pretty yellow blossom, and is increased 

 chiefly from cuttings. 



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

 land in 1788. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



432. AQUILEGIA CANADENSIS, or Canadian Columbine. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows in May and 

 June ; it succeeds best in a dry soil and in an open aspect ; 

 it is propagated by seed or by parting the roots in the 

 spring. The bloom is very pretty, which is a red mixed 

 with orange colour. 



It is a native of North America, and first brought to 

 England in 1640. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head '< Polyan- 

 dria Polygynia." 



2^ There is also the flore roseo multiplied or 

 double rose-coloured, which is well worth obtaining, and 

 is quite hardy. 



433. LILIUM TIGRINUM, or Tiger Lily. 



This is a beautiful bulb and very showy ; it loves a 

 sandy soil and open situation ; is propagated by offsets, 

 and blows in June ; it rises to three or four feet high. 



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

 1804. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head " Hexan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



