Veratum—Handsome foliage plants They are quite hardy, and delight in a rich soil July is the month in which they flower They may be raised from seed, or propagated by division Height, 5 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.

Joss Flower-See "Chinese Sacred Narcissus".

Adenophora Lilifolia—Pretty hardy perennials suitable for the border Produce drooping pale blue flowers on branching spikes in July Any soil suits them They may be grown from seed, but will not allow being divided at the root Height, 1 ft.


Baneberry—See "Actæa".

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