Alchemilla Alpina (Lady's Mantle)—A useful hardy perennial for rock-work It will grow in any soil, if not too wet, and may be increased by seed sown in the spring or early autumn, or by dividing the roots It flowers in June Height, 1 ft.

Phormium Tenax—A greenhouse herbaceous plant which succeeds best in rich loam It flowers in August, and may be propagated by dividing the roots Height, 3 ft.

Lunaria—See "Honesty".

Wistaria—This noble wall plant may be abundantly produced, as a long layer will root at every joint It will also grow from cuttings of the plant and root Though of slow growth at first, when well established it is very free-growing and perfectly hardy It may also be grown as a small tree for the lawn or centres of large beds by keeping the long twining shoots pinched in.


Abronia—Handsome half-hardy annual trailers Grow in sandy peat and multiply by root division Flowers in April Height, 4 in to 6 in.

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