Veronica—This graceful evergreen, commonly called Speedwell, bears handsome spikes of autumn flowers, and makes a good conservatory or sitting-room plant It stands the winter out of doors in a sheltered position with a dry sub-soil The annual varieties may be sown in autumn for spring flowering Any light, rich, moist soil suits them The hardy perennial kinds are increased by dividing the roots, and the greenhouse varieties by seeds or cuttings The different species flower from July to October Height, 1 ft to 10 ft.

Physostegia—Ornamental hardy herbaceous plants, ranging in colour from white to purple They like a rich soil, and can be raised from seed sown in March They also bear division July and August are their flowering months Height, from 1 ft to 5 ft.

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.

Zephyranthes (Swamp Lilies)—Plant on a warm border in a rather sandy, well-drained soil Give protection in severe weather, and supply with water during the growing season Take up and divide every second or third year The flowers are produced in July Height, 9 in.


Adlumia Cirrhosa—Interesting hardy climbers Will grow in any soil, and are readily increased by seeds sown in a damp situation Require the support of stakes Bloom in August Height, 15 ft.

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