Purpurea (Vallota Purpurea or Scarborough Lily) is a very beautiful free bloomer October and November or March and April are the most favourable times for potting, but established plants should be re-potted in June or July.

Peaches—These are best grown on a strong loam mixed with old mortar; though any soil that is well drained will produce good fruit When possible, a south wall should be chosen; but they are not particular as to position, providing they are afforded shelter from cold winds November and February are the most favourable months for planting The roots should be carefully arranged at equal distances apart, 3 or 4 in below the surface of soil, and then covered with fine mould Avoid giving manure at all times, except when the trees are bearing fruit heavily Train the shoots about 6 in apart, removing all the wood-buds except one at the base of the shoot and one at the point Keep the flowers dry and free from frost by means of an overhead shelter, to which tiffany or canvas can be attached, which should, however, only be used so long as the cold weather lasts To ensure good fruit, thin the same out to 6 in apart as soon as it attains the size of a small pea, and when the stoning period is passed remove every alternate.

Martynia—Handsome half-hardy, fragrant annuals The seed should be sown on a hotbed in March When the plants are sufficiently advanced transplant them singly into pots of light, rich earth, and keep them in the stove or greenhouse, where they will flower in June Height, 1½ ft.

Acer (Maple)—Very vigorous plants, suitable when young for pots, and afterwards for the shrubbery The A Negundo Variegata has silvery variegated leaves, which contrast effectively with dark foliage, Campestre Colchicum Rubrum, with its bright crimson palmate leaves, is very ornamental, as is also Negundo Californicum Aurem, with its golden-yellow foliage The Maple grows best in a sandy loam It may be increased by cuttings planted in a shaded situation, or by layers, but the choice varieties are best raised from seed sown as soon as it is ripe.


Abronia—Handsome half-hardy annual trailers Grow in sandy peat and multiply by root division Flowers in April Height, 4 in to 6 in.

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