Alyssum—Well adapted for rock-work or the front of flower-beds, and is best sown in autumn The annual, or Sweet Alyssum, bears an abundance of scented white flowers in June, and on to the end of September The hardy perennial, Saxatile (commonly called Gold Dust), bears yellow flowers in spring Height, 6 in.

When grown under glass a day temperature of 50 degrees, falling to 45 degrees at night, is sufficient to start with, gradually increasing it so that 65 degrees by day and 55 by night is reached at the period of blossoming Syringe the leaves daily until the flowers are produced, then discontinue it, merely keeping the walls near the pipes and the paths damp As soon as the fruit is set the syringing should recommence Water of the same temperature as that of the house should in all cases be used When the fruit begins to ripen, cease once more the syringing until it is gathered, then admit air freely, wash the trees daily, and apply liquid manure to the roots in sufficient quantities to keep the soil moist during the time the trees are at rest Rivers's Early, Pitmaston Orange, Dagmar, and Royal George are all good under glass.

Marvel of Peru (Mirabilis)—Half-hardy perennials, which are very handsome when in flower, and adorn equally the greenhouse or the open They may be increased by seed sown in light soil in July or August and planted out in the border in spring At the approach of frost take the roots up and store them in dry ashes or sand They flower in July Height, 2 ft.

Worms, to Destroy—To each 5 lbs of newly-slaked lime add 15 gallons of water Stir it well, let it settle, draw off the clear portion, and with it water the surface of the lawn, etc The Worms will come to the top and may be swept up Worms in pots may be brought to the top by sprinkling a little dry mustard on the surface of the soil, and then giving the plant a good watering.


Barbarea—See "Rocket".

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