Vines—See "Grapes".

Pelargonium—The shrubby kinds will grow well in any rich soil; loam and decayed leaves form a good compost for them They require good drainage and plenty of air and light while in a vigorous state Cuttings root readily in either soil or sand, especially if placed under glass Most of the hard-wooded varieties are more easily increased by cuttings from the roots The tuberous-rooted ones should be kept quite dry while dormant, and may be increased by small off-sets from the roots.

Malva—Very ornamental plants, more especially the greenhouse varieties The hardy perennials succeed in any good garden soil, and are increased by seed sown in the autumn, or by division of the root The greenhouse kinds should be grown in rich earth: these are propagated by cuttings planted in light soil The annuals are poor plants Some of the varieties bloom in June, others in August Height, 2 ft.

Allspice—See "Calycanthus" and "Chimonanthus".


Bignonia (Trumpet Flower)—This is admirably suitable for a south wall, but it requires plenty of room It is propagated by cuttings placed in sand, or by cuttings of the root These should be planted out in the spring, or autumn will do if they are covered with a hand-glass.

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