Acer (Maple)—Very vigorous plants, suitable when young for pots, and afterwards for the shrubbery The A Negundo Variegata has silvery variegated leaves, which contrast effectively with dark foliage, Campestre Colchicum Rubrum, with its bright crimson palmate leaves, is very ornamental, as is also Negundo Californicum Aurem, with its golden-yellow foliage The Maple grows best in a sandy loam It may be increased by cuttings planted in a shaded situation, or by layers, but the choice varieties are best raised from seed sown as soon as it is ripe.

Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder)—Hardy perennial border plants of an ornamental character and of the easiest culture Any soil suits them, and they merely require sowing in the open either in spring or autumn P Richardsoni is most commonly met with, its blue flowers being produced in early autumn Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Mentha Rotundifloria Variegata (Variegated Mint)-A hardy perennial, which may be grown in any soil, and is easily increased by dividing the roots It flowers in July Height, 2 ft.

Acroclinium—Daisy-like everlastings Half-hardy annuals suitable for cutting during summer, and for winter bouquets Sow in pots in February or March, cover lightly with fine soil, plunge the pot in gentle heat, place a square of glass on the top, and gradually harden off Seed may also be sown in the open during May or in autumn for early flowering Height, 1 ft.


Acanthus—A coarse, yet stately hardy perennial, which has large ornamental foliage, and flowers in August It is not particular as to soil or situation, but free space should be given it Will grow from seed sown from March to midsummer, or in August or September in a sheltered situation Will also bear dividing Height, 3 ft.

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