Verbena, Lemon-scented—See "Aloysia".

Phillyrea—This effective border evergreen will grow in any ordinary garden soil, and may be increased either by layers or cuttings It has dark green shining leaves, and is quite hardy Height, 6 ft.

Lophospermum—Very elegant half-hardy climbers Planted against a wall in the open air, or at the bottom of trellis-work, they will flower abundantly in June, but the protection of a greenhouse is necessary in winter They like a rich, light soil, and may be grown from seeds sown on a slight hotbed in spring, or from cuttings taken young and placed under glass Height, 10 ft.

Weeds in Paths—These may be destroyed by strong brine, applied when hot Or mix ½ lb of oil of vitriol with 6 gallons of water, and apply, taking care not to get the vitriol on the hands or clothes.


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.

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