Vesicaria Graeca—A small hardy evergreen shrub, suitable for rock-work or edgings It likes a light, dry soil and an open situation It may be propagated by seeds, which are freely produced; but the readiest way to increase it is by cuttings of the side-shoots, taken as early as possible so as to become well rooted before cold weather sets in It flowers from April to June Height, 6 in to 8 in.

Pinguicula Grandiflora (Great Irish Butterwort)—This handsome, hardy bog-plant produces deep violet-blue flowers in August and September It may be grown in any damp soil and increased by division Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Martynia—Handsome half-hardy, fragrant annuals The seed should be sown on a hotbed in March When the plants are sufficiently advanced transplant them singly into pots of light, rich earth, and keep them in the stove or greenhouse, where they will flower in June Height, 1½ ft.

Adenandra Fragrans—An evergreen shrub suitable for the greenhouse It thrives best in a mixture of sandy peat and turfy loam Cuttings of the young branches stuck in sand will strike It flowers in June Height, 3 ft.


Baptisia Australis—This ornamental hardy perennial makes a good border plant, growing in any loamy soil, and producing its blue flowers in June and July It can be multiplied by dividing the root Height, 3 ft.

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