Actaea Spicata (Bane Berry)—A hardy herbaceous perennial which delights in a shady position, and will even grow under trees It is increased by division of the roots, or it may readily be raised from seed in ordinary soil May is its flowering month Height, 3 ft.

Physalis (Winter Cherry)—A rich, light soil is most suitable for the stove and greenhouse kinds, cuttings of which root freely under glass The hardy kinds will grow in any soil, and are increased by seed P Francheti produces seed-pods over 2 in in diameter, the Cherry-like fruit of which is edible and makes a fine preserve It is larger than that of the old Winter Cherry, P Alkekengi They flower in August Height, 1 ft to 2 ft.

Luculia Gratissima—A fine plant either for the wall or border It grows well in a compost of peat and light, turfy loam, but it is not suitable for pot culture During growing time abundance of water is needed When flowering has ceased, cut it hard back It may be increased by layering, or by cuttings placed in sand under glass and subjected to heat It flowers in August Height, 8 ft.

Æthionema Cordifolium—This little Alpine plant is a hardy evergreen that is very suitable for rock-work, as it will grow in any soil Its rose-hued flowers are produced in June It may be propagated by seeds or cuttings Height, 3 in.


Azaleas (Greenhouse)—A good soil for these deciduous shrubs is made by mixing a fair quantity of silver sand with good fibrous peat The plants must never be allowed to become too wet nor too dry, and must be shaded from excessive sunshine After they have flowered remove the remains of the blooms, place the plants out of doors in the sun to ripen the wood, or in a temperature of 60 degrees or 65 degrees, and syringe them freely twice a day If they require shifting, it must be done directly the flowers have fallen Cuttings taken off close to the plant will root in sand under a glass placed in heat A Indica is a plant of great beauty Stand it in the open air in summer, in a partially shaded position In winter remove it to a cool part of the greenhouse The hardy varieties should receive the same treatment as rhododendrons Flowers in June Height, 4 ft.

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