Venus's Navel Wort—A charming hardy annual for rock-work The seed should be sown early in spring in good garden mould Height, 6 in.

Petunias—These ornamental half-hardy perennials prefer a mixture of sandy loam and vegetable mould, but will grow in any rich, light soil Seeds sown in March or April, at a temperature of from 65 to 75 degrees, make fine bedding plants for a summer or autumn display As the seeds are very minute, they should be covered merely with a dusting of the finest of soil Moisture is best supplied by standing the pots up to the rims in water Pot off singly, harden off, and plant out at the end of May May also easily be raised from cuttings, which will strike at any season in heat, but care must be taken that they do not damp off They flower in July and August Height, 1-1/2 ft to 2 ft.

Lunaria—See "Honesty".

Watsonia—Plant the bulbs during January in sandy loam with a little peat They flower in April Height, 1-1/2 ft.


Amaranthus—The foliage of these half-hardy annual plants are extremely beautiful, some being carmine, others green and crimson, some yellow, red, and green They are very suitable either for bedding or pot plants Sow the seed early in spring in gentle heat, and plant out in May or June in very rich soil If put into pots, give plenty of room for the roots and keep well supplied with water Flower in July and August Height, 1-1/2 ft to 6 ft.

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