The Belladonna (Belladonna Lily) should be planted in June in a sheltered border in rich, well-drained soil.

Podophyllum Peltatum (Duck's Foot, or May Apple)—Grown chiefly for its foliage and berries, this hardy herbaceous perennial forms a pleasing spectacle when planted in moist soil under trees; it likewise makes a splendid pot-plant A mixture of peat and chopped sphagnum is what it likes The pots are usually plunged in wet sand or ashes on a northern border It is propagated by cutting the roots into pieces several inches in length, with a good bud or crown on each During May and June the plant produces small white Dog-rose-like flowers Height, 1 ft.

Meconopsis Cambrica(Welsh Poppy)—An ornamental hardy perennial, often found on English rocks It may be grown in any light, rich soil, is easily raised from seed, and blooms in June Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Yew (Taxus)—For landscape gardening the old gold-striped (Baccata Aurea Variegata) is most effective The Japanese variety, T Adpressa, is a pleasing evergreen having dark green leaves and large scarlet berries; it is very suitable for the front of large borders The Common Yew (Baccata) grows dense and bushy, and is excellent for hedges The dark green leaves of the Irish Yew (Baccata Fastigiata) make a fine contrast with lighter foliage Dovastonii is a fine Weeping Yew with long dark green leaves and extra large red berries There are many other good sorts The Yew likes shade and moisture, but it is not very particular as to soil, loams and clays suiting it admirably.


Acorus (Sweet Flag)—A hardy bog plant, having an abundance of light-coloured evergreen foliage It will grow in any wet soil Height, 2 ft.

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