Adonis Pyrenaica—A rare but charming Pyrenean perennial species, with thick ornamental foliage, and producing large golden-yellow flowers from May to July It needs no special treatment Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Phalaris—P Arundinacea is the well-known perennial Ribbon Grass; it is easily grown from seed, and the root allows division P Canariensis is the useful canary seed: it may be propagated from seed on any soil Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Lithospermum Prostratum—A hardy perennial, evergreen trailer, needing no special culture, and adapting itself to any soil It is increased by cuttings of the previous year's growth, placed in peat and silver sand, shaded and kept cool, but not too wet They should be struck early in summer, so as to be well rooted before winter sets in Its blue flowers are produced in June Height, 1 ft.

Amaryllis—These plants bear large drooping bell-shaped lily-like blossoms They thrive best in a compost of turfy loam and peat, with a fair quantity of sand The pots must in all cases be well drained Most of the stove and greenhouse species should be turned out of their pots in autumn, and laid by in a dry place until spring, when they should be re-potted and kept liberally supplied with water A Reticulata and A Striatifolia bloom best, however, when undisturbed Discontinue watering when the foliage shows signs of failing, but avoid shrivelling the leaves The hardy varieties should be planted 6 in deep in light, well—drained soil, and allowed to remain undisturbed for two or three years, when they will probably require thinning out They are increased by off-sets from the bulbs.


Agrostis—A very elegant and graceful species of Bent-Grass It is a hardy annual, and is largely used for bouquets Sow the seed in March Height, 1 ft to 1-1/2 ft.

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