Adonis Vernalis—A favourite hardy perennial, which grows freely from seed in any garden soil It may also be increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 ft.

Philesia—An American evergreen shrub which grows best in peat, but will thrive in any light soil It should occupy a cool position, but be well sheltered from winds It is increased by suckers Flowers in June Height, 4 ft.

Marguerites (Chrysanthemums Frutescens)—The White Paris Daisies are very effective when placed against scarlet Geraniums or other brightly-coloured flowers, and likewise make fine pot-plants They will grow in any light soil, and merely require the same treatment as other half-hardy perennials Height, 1 ft (See also "Anthemis" and "Buphthalmum").

Xerophyllum Asphodeloides (Turkey's Beard)—A showy hardy perennial with tufts of graceful, curving, slender foliage From May to July, when it bears spikes of white flowers, it is very handsome It does best in a peat border, and may be increased by well-ripened seed or by division Height, 1-1/2 ft.


Beans, French—The soil should be dug over to a depth of at least 12 in and liberally enriched with manure In the open ground the first sowing may be made about the third week in April, another sowing early in May, and subsequent sowings for succession every two or three weeks until the end of July Plant in rows 2 ft apart, and the seeds 6 to 9 in apart in the rows A sharp look-out ought to be kept for slugs, which are very partial to French Beans when pushing through the soil For forcing, sow in pots under glass from December to March.

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