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.

Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder)—Hardy perennial border plants of an ornamental character and of the easiest culture Any soil suits them, and they merely require sowing in the open either in spring or autumn P Richardsoni is most commonly met with, its blue flowers being produced in early autumn Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Jonquils-These are quite hardy, and may be grown in the open in the same manner as Hyacinths Five or six bulbs in a 5-in pot make a very pretty bouquet They are excellent early flowers, and very odoriferous Plant in autumn, placing sand round the bulbs Best not disturbed too often The leaves should not be cut off when withering, but allowed to die down They bloom in April Height, 1 ft.

Wood, to Preserve—In order to prevent wooden posts, piles, etc, from rotting, dip the parts to be sunk in the earth in the following composition:—Fine, hard sand, three hundred parts; powdered chalk, forty parts; resin, fifty parts; linseed oil, four parts Heat these together in a boiler, then add red lead, one part; sulphuric acid, one part Mix well together, and use while hot If too thick, more linseed oil may be added This composition when dry attains the consistency of varnish, and becomes extremely hard.


Acanthus—A coarse, yet stately hardy perennial, which has large ornamental foliage, and flowers in August It is not particular as to soil or situation, but free space should be given it Will grow from seed sown from March to midsummer, or in August or September in a sheltered situation Will also bear dividing Height, 3 ft.

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