Alternantheras—Cuttings of this greenhouse herbaceous plant may be struck in autumn, though they are usually taken from the old plants in spring Insert them singly in 4-1/2-in pots filled with coarse sand, loam, and leaf-mould When rooted, place them near the glass, and keep the temperature moist and at 60 degrees or 65 degrees, then they will flower in July Height, 4 in to 1 ft.

Passion Flower—Cuttings of the young shoots strike readily in sand under glass The plant likes a good loamy soil mixed with peat A sheltered position with a south or south-western aspect should be assigned those grown out of doors, and the root should be well protected in winter The flowers are borne on seasoned growth of the current year: this fact must be considered when pruning the plants During the hot months the roots require a copious supply of water, and the foliage should be syringed freely Passiflora Cærulea is fine for outdoor culture, and Countess Guiglini makes a capital greenhouse plant.

light, rich soil, where they will bloom in June or July Height, 4 in.

Aloysia Citriodora—This favourite lemon-scented verbena should be grown in rich mould If grown in the open, it should be trained to a wall facing south, and in winter the roots need protecting with a heap of ashes and the branches to be tied up with matting It is increased by cuttings planted in sand August is its flowering season Height, 3 ft.


Tuberous Begonias should be planted in small pots placed in heat, early in spring, and at intervals of a fortnight for succession, using a compost of equal parts of fibrous loam, leaf-mould, and sand Press the soil rather firmly so as to promote sturdy growth, and only just cover the top of the tuber Water moderately till the plants begin to grow freely Gradually harden off, and plant out the last week in May or early in June, or shift into larger pots for conservatory decoration Cuttings may be taken in April The plants may also be raised from seed sown in February or March in a temperature of 65 degrees Before sowing mix the seed with silver sand, then sprinkle it evenly over a box or pan of moist, fine, light loam and silver sand; cover with a sheet of glass, and keep shaded Transplant into small pots, and pot on from time to time as the plants increase in size Plants so treated will flower in June or July When the leaves of the old plants turn yellow keep the roots quite dry, afterwards turn them out of t.

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