Verbena—This charming half-hardy perennial succeeds best in light, loamy soil It seeds freely, and roots rapidly by being pegged down It is usual to take the cuttings in February, as spring-struck plants prove best both for growth and flowering Place a score of cuttings in a 48-sized pot containing 1/3 of drainage material, covered with 1 in of rough leaf-mould, then filled to within 1-1/2 in of the rim with equal parts of loam, leaf-mould, or peat and sand, with 1/3 in of sand on the top Make the soil firm at the base of the cuttings, and water level It is, however, more easily obtained from seed raised on a gentle hotbed, and the plants thus raised are more robust and floriferous It flowers in July Height, 1 ft.

Passion Flower—Cuttings of the young shoots strike readily in sand under glass The plant likes a good loamy soil mixed with peat A sheltered position with a south or south-western aspect should be assigned those grown out of doors, and the root should be well protected in winter The flowers are borne on seasoned growth of the current year: this fact must be considered when pruning the plants During the hot months the roots require a copious supply of water, and the foliage should be syringed freely Passiflora Cærulea is fine for outdoor culture, and Countess Guiglini makes a capital greenhouse plant.

Martynia—Handsome half-hardy, fragrant annuals The seed should be sown on a hotbed in March When the plants are sufficiently advanced transplant them singly into pots of light, rich earth, and keep them in the stove or greenhouse, where they will flower in June Height, 1½ ft.

Allspice—See "Calycanthus" and "Chimonanthus".


Acanthus—A coarse, yet stately hardy perennial, which has large ornamental foliage, and flowers in August It is not particular as to soil or situation, but free space should be given it Will grow from seed sown from March to midsummer, or in August or September in a sheltered situation Will also bear dividing Height, 3 ft.

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