Abutilon—Evergreen greenhouse shrubs of great beauty and easy cultivation May be raised from seed, or by cuttings of young shoots placed in spring or summer in sand under glass, or with a bottom heat Cut the old plants back in January, and when new shoots appear re-pot the plants Height, 5 ft to 8 ft.

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.

Maianthemum Bifolium—The flowers of this hardy perennial are produced in April and May, and somewhat resemble miniature Lily of the Valley Seed may be sown at the end of July The plant will grow in any soil, but delights in partial shade Height, 6 in.

Alsine Rosani—This pretty little herbaceous plant, with its cushions of green growth, makes a very fine display on rock-work or in any shady position Ordinary soil suits; it is of easy culture, and flowers during June and July Height, 3 in.


Bignonia (Trumpet Flower)—This is admirably suitable for a south wall, but it requires plenty of room It is propagated by cuttings placed in sand, or by cuttings of the root These should be planted out in the spring, or autumn will do if they are covered with a hand-glass.

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