Abelia—Very ornamental evergreen shrubs, bearing tubular, funnel-shaped flowers They succeed in any ordinary soil if the situation is warm and sheltered, and are readily raised by cuttings Height, 3 ft to 4 ft.

Phlox—For richness of colour and duration of bloom there are few plants that can rival either the annual or perennial Phlox The trailing kinds are very suitable for small pots or rock-work, C Drummondi for beds, and the French perennials, P Decussata, for mixed borders A rich, loamy soil suits them best, and they must never lack moisture They are easily raised in spring from seed, and the perennials may be increased by cuttings placed under glass, or by division Flower in July Height, 1 ft to 2 ft.

Lupins—Though old-fashioned flowers, these still rank among our most beautiful annual and herbaceous border plants They may be grown in any soil, but a rich loam suits them best The seed germinates freely when sown in March, and the flowers are produced in July Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

Alstromeria (Peruvian Lilies)—These beautiful summer-flowering hardy perennials produce large heads of lily-like blossoms in great profusion, which are invaluable for cutting for vase decorations as the bloom lasts a long time in water Plant in autumn 6 in deep in a well-drained sunny situation, preferably on a south border Protect in winter with a covering of leaves or litter They may be grown from seed sown as soon as it is ripe in sandy loam They bloom in July Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.


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.

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