Virgin's Bower—See "Clematis".

Pentstemon—This charming hardy perennial is deserving of a place in every garden It may be grown in any good soil, but a mixture of loam and peat is most suitable The seed may be sown in April, and the plants transferred when strong enough to their flowering quarters; or it may be sown in a sheltered position during August or September to stand the winter It may also be increased by dividing the roots in spring, as soon as growth begins Cuttings of the young side-shoots about 6 in long may be taken at any period—the middle of September is a good time; these should be placed under a hand-glass in sandy loam and leaf-mould These cuttings will flower the first year It blooms from May to October Height, 2 ft.

Lonicera—Hardy deciduous shrubs, which will grow in any ordinary soil, and produce their flowers in April or May They are propagated by cuttings planted in a sheltered position Prune as soon as flowering is over Height, from 3 ft to 10 ft.

Acroclinium—Daisy-like everlastings Half-hardy annuals suitable for cutting during summer, and for winter bouquets Sow in pots in February or March, cover lightly with fine soil, plunge the pot in gentle heat, place a square of glass on the top, and gradually harden off Seed may also be sown in the open during May or in autumn for early flowering Height, 1 ft.


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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