Actinella Grandiflora—A showy herbaceous plant, bearing large orange-coloured flowers in July It is not particular as to soil, and is increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 ft.

Pinks—Will live in almost any soil, but if large blooms are required rich earth is essential They are increased by pipings taken in May or June These should be planted out in October, but must be given a well-drained position, as too much wet is injurious to them Do not set the roots too deep, but let the collar of the plant be on a level with the soil.

Mathiola Bicornis (Night-scented Stocks)—A favourite hardy annual whose lilac flowers are fragrant towards evening They may be grown from seed sown between February and May on any ordinary soil Height, 1 ft.

Wood Lily—See "Trillium".


Beta Cicla—A hardy annual which succeeds in any common soil Its dark crimson and yellow flowers are borne in August Height, 6 ft It is used as spinach In Germany the midrib of the leaf is boiled and eaten with gravy or melted butter.

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