Acanthus—A coarse, yet stately hardy perennial, which has large ornamental foliage, and flowers in August It is not particular as to soil or situation, but free space should be given it Will grow from seed sown from March to midsummer, or in August or September in a sheltered situation Will also bear dividing Height, 3 ft.

Podocarpus—See "Cephalotaxus".

Madia—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order The seed should be sown in May in a shady situation The plant is not particular as to soil, and will flower about eight weeks after it is sown, and continue to bloom during August and September Height, 1½ ft.

Abutilon—Evergreen greenhouse shrubs of great beauty and easy cultivation May be raised from seed, or by cuttings of young shoots placed in spring or summer in sand under glass, or with a bottom heat Cut the old plants back in January, and when new shoots appear re-pot the plants Height, 5 ft to 8 ft.


Aaron's Rod—See "Solidago".

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