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.

Hardy perennials do not require artificial heat to germinate the seeds, or at any period of their growth, but are the most easily cultivated of all plants Seed may be sown from March to midsummer, transplanting in the autumn to their flowering quarters; or it may be sown in August and September in a sheltered position to stand the winter.

Maize—See "Zea".

Acacia—Winter and spring flowering greenhouse shrubs with charming flowers and graceful foliage May be grown from seed, which should be soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours, or they may be propagated by layers, cuttings placed in heat, or suckers They like a rich sandy loam soil Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.


Beans, Runner—These are not particular as to position or soil, but the best results are obtained by placing them in a deep rich mould where they can get a fair amount of sunlight Sow, from the second week in May until the first week in July for succession, in rows 6 ft apart, thinning the plants out to 1 ft apart in the rows Protect from slugs when the plants are coming through the ground, and support them with sticks immediately the growth begins to run Scarlet Runners may be kept dwarf by pinching off the tops when the plants are about 1 ft high, and nipping off the subsequent shoots when 6 in long.

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