Uvularia—Beautiful hardy perennials, producing drooping flowers from May to July They succeed best in a light, sandy soil, and may be increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 ft.

Platystemon Californicus—Pretty hardy annuals which thrive in a sandy soil They are easily raised from seed sown in March or April, and bring forth their flowers in August Height, 1 ft.

Melittis Melissophyllum (Large-flowered Bastard Balm)-This handsome perennial is not often seen, but it deserves to be more generally grown, especially as it will thrive in almost any soil; but to grow it to perfection, it should be planted in rich loam It flowers from June to August, and may be increased by division of the roots any time after the latter month Height, 1½ ft.

Waitzia—Very beautiful half-hardy annuals, but more suitable for the greenhouse than the open flower-bed They require a sandy peat and leaf-mould, and the pots to be well drained, as too much water is as destructive to them as too little They may be had in flower from May to August by making two sowings, one in September and the other in February, and keeping them in the greenhouse When large enough to handle, pot off into 3-in pots, putting two plants in each pot close to the sides, and shift them into larger ones when they have made sufficient growth Place them in a dry and airy situation and near the glass They are unable to stand the least frost, therefore, if they are planted out, it should not be done before the beginning of June Height, 1½ ft.


Formosissima (the Scarlet Jacobean Lily) is a gem for the greenhouse, and very suitable for forcing, as it will bloom two or three times in a season It should be potted in February.

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