Acacia—Winter and spring flowering greenhouse shrubs with charming flowers and graceful foliage May be grown from seed, which should be soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours, or they may be propagated by layers, cuttings placed in heat, or suckers They like a rich sandy loam soil Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

Perennials—These are plants that die down during the winter, but spring up and produce new stems annually Some, as for instance Antirrhinums and Pansies, flower the first season, but usually they do not bloom till the second season Many of the species improve by age, forming large clumps or bushes The stock is increased by division of the roots, which, if judiciously done, improves the plant Like annuals, they are divided into classes of Hardy, Half-hardy, and Tender plants.

Lychnis—Hardy perennials which, though rather straggling, deserve to be cultivated on account of the brilliancy of their flowers L Chalcedonica, commonly known as Ragged Robin, is perhaps the most showy variety; but L Viscaria Plena, or Catchfly, is a very beautiful plant They grow freely in light, rich, loamy soil, but need dividing frequently to prevent them dwindling away The best season for this operation is early in spring Beyond the care that is needed to prevent the double varieties reverting to a single state, they merely require the same treatment as other hardy perennials They flower in June and July Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

Winter Heliotrope—See "Tussilago".


Alsine Rosani—This pretty little herbaceous plant, with its cushions of green growth, makes a very fine display on rock-work or in any shady position Ordinary soil suits; it is of easy culture, and flowers during June and July Height, 3 in.

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