152 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



466. CALANDRINIA GRANDIFLORA. Large-lowered 

 Calandrinia. 



Class 13th. Polyandria Monogynia. 



This beautiful succulent plant forms a handsome bush, 

 covered with fair glaucous leaves ; and from the summit of 

 its tortuous branches arise large, bright, rosy purple flowers, 

 opening in succession for many weeks. 



Great care is required in its cultivation, not to give it 

 too much water, especially late in the summer, which often 

 proves fatal to it. It should be kept in a greenhouse, in 

 dry calcareous earth, during the winter ; and in the sum- 

 mer it may be plunged in the open border, in a warm, 

 sheltered situation. It is propagated by cuttings, or by 

 seeds, which latter are produced in small quantities. 

 It is a native of Chile. 



467. PYRUS SPURIA. Hybrid Sorb. 



Class 12th. Icosandria Di-Pentagynia. 



This handsome, hardy shrub, is but little known in 

 England ; its native country is doubtful. 



It flowers in June and July, and is succeeded by a very 

 small quantity of berries. It will grow in any cold, exposed 

 situation, and is propagated freely by grafting or budding 

 upon the stocks usually employed for the Apple-tree. 



468. LUPINUS LITTORALIS. Shore Lupine. 



Class 17th. Diadelphia Decandria. 



A hardy Perennial, flowering from June to October ; 

 propagated by cuttings, division of the roots and seed. 



It is a native of North America, and the natives use it 

 for winter food. 



