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.

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.

Matricaria—This is a half-hardy annual of little interest so far as its flowers are concerned, and is mostly grown as a foliage plant The seed should be sown in a frame in March, and transplanted at the end of May Height, 1 ft.

The Belladonna (Belladonna Lily) should be planted in June in a sheltered border in rich, well-drained soil.


Azara Microphylla—This hardy evergreen shrub, with its fan-like branches and small dark, glossy leaves, is very ornamental and sweet-scented It is increased by placing cuttings of ripened wood in sand under glass with a little heat Height, 3 ft.

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