Adonis Vernalis—A favourite hardy perennial, which grows freely from seed in any garden soil It may also be increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 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.

Lysimachia Clethroides—This hardy perennial has something of the appearance of a tall Speedwell When in flower it is attractive, and as it blooms from July on to September it is worth a place in the border A deep, rich loam is most suitable for its growth, and a sheltered position is of advantage The roots may be divided either in November or early in spring Height, 3 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.


Actaea Spicata (Bane Berry)—A hardy herbaceous perennial which delights in a shady position, and will even grow under trees It is increased by division of the roots, or it may readily be raised from seed in ordinary soil May is its flowering month Height, 3 ft.

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