Viburnum Tinus (Laurestinus)—This well-known and much-admired evergreen shrub produces masses of white flowers through the winter months, at which season it is especially ornamental It is generally propagated by layers, but where a number of the plants are required they may be obtained from autumn cuttings planted in the shade and covered with a hand-glass Height, 5 ft.

Phillyrea—This effective border evergreen will grow in any ordinary garden soil, and may be increased either by layers or cuttings It has dark green shining leaves, and is quite hardy Height, 6 ft.

Marguerites (Chrysanthemums Frutescens)—The White Paris Daisies are very effective when placed against scarlet Geraniums or other brightly-coloured flowers, and likewise make fine pot-plants They will grow in any light soil, and merely require the same treatment as other half-hardy perennials Height, 1 ft (See also "Anthemis" and "Buphthalmum").

Watsonia—Plant the bulbs during January in sandy loam with a little peat They flower in April Height, 1-1/2 ft.


Achillea Ptarmica (Sneezewort)—A pure white hardy perennial which blooms in August The dried leaves, powdered, produce sneezing Any soil Best increased by rooted off-sets Flowers from July to September Height, 1-1/2 ft.

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