Allspice—See "Calycanthus" and "Chimonanthus".

Periploca Graeca—A hardy, deciduous, twining shrub, which will grow in any soil, and may be increased by layers or by cuttings placed under glass It flowers in July Height, 10 ft.

Lyre Flower—See "Dielytra".

Actinella Grandiflora—A showy herbaceous plant, bearing large orange-coloured flowers in July It is not particular as to soil, and is increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 ft.


Beet—Land that has been well manured for the previous crop is the best on which to obtain well-shaped roots of high quality Sow in April and May in drills 18 in apart, and thin out the plants to about 9 in apart Take up for use as wanted until November, when the whole crop should be taken up and stored in dry sand, and in a place where neither moisture nor frost can reach them When storing them cut off the tails and some portion of the crowns, but be careful not to wound any part of the fleshy root.

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