Actinomeris Squarrosa—This hardy and ornamental herbaceous plant bears heads of bright yellow flowers, resembling small sunflowers, from June to August It thrives in any loamy soil, and is easily increased by dividing the root Height, 4 ft.

Podocarpus—See "Cephalotaxus".

Magnolia Grandiflora—A handsome, hardy evergreen, with large shining, Laurel-shaped leaves, and highly-scented, Tulip-shaped white flowers A noble plant for a spacious frontage, but in most places requires to be grown on a wall It flourishes in any damp soil, and is increased by layers Flowers in August Height, 20 ft.

Akebia Quinata—This greenhouse evergreen twining plant delights in a soil of loam and peat; flowers in March, and is increased by dividing the roots Height, 10 ft.


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

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