Aaron's Rod—See "Solidago".

Phygelius Capensis—A greenhouse perennial bearing carmine and yellow flowers in June, but is hardy enough to be grown on a warm border It is increased by off-sets from the root, taken off in May Height, 2 ft.

Linum (Flax)—This succeeds best in rich, light mould The Linum Flavum, or Golden Flax, is very suitable for pot culture; it grows 9 in in height, and bears brilliant yellow flowers It requires the same treatment as other half-hardy perennials The Scarlet Flax is an annual, very free-flowering, and unsurpassed for brilliancy; easily raised from seed sown in spring Height, 1½ ft The hardy, shrubby kinds may be increased by cuttings placed under glass A mixture of loam and peat makes a fine soil for the greenhouse and frame varieties They flower from March to July.

Wire-worms—Before using mould for potting purposes it is advisable to examine it carefully and pick out any Wire-worms that are in it For the border the best traps are small potatoes with a hole cut in them, buried at intervals just beneath the surface of the soil.


Ageratum—Effective half-hardy annual bedding plants, thriving best in a light, rich soil Seed should be sown in heat in February or March Cuttings root freely under glass Height, 1-1/2 ft There is a dwarf variety suitable for ribbon borders and edgings Height, 6 in.

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