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.

Peas, Sweet—These most beautiful and profuse blooming hardy annuals will grow almost anywhere, but they prefer a dry soil that is both rich and light The seed should be sown as early in March as practicable, and in April and May for succession When the plants are 2 or 3 in high a few twigs may be placed among them, to which they will cling The flowers are produced in July, and the more liberally they are gathered the longer the plants will continue to bloom Height, 3 ft.

Maurandia Barclayana—This elegant twining plant is best grown in pots, so that it can more conveniently be taken indoors in the winter The soil should be light and rich Cuttings can be taken either in spring or autumn, or it may be raised from seed It does very well in the open during the summer, placed against a wall or trellis-work, but will not stand the cold In the greenhouse it reaches perfection, and blooms in July Height, 10 ft.

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Bignonia (Trumpet Flower)—This is admirably suitable for a south wall, but it requires plenty of room It is propagated by cuttings placed in sand, or by cuttings of the root These should be planted out in the spring, or autumn will do if they are covered with a hand-glass.

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