Agrostemma—A hardy annual that is very pretty when in flower; suitable for borders Flourishes in any soil, and is easily raised from seed sown in spring Blooms in June and July There are also perennial varieties: these are increased by division of the root Height, 1 ft to 3 ft.

Phillyrea—This effective border evergreen will grow in any ordinary garden soil, and may be increased either by layers or cuttings It has dark green shining leaves, and is quite hardy Height, 6 ft.

Mentha Rotundifloria Variegata (Variegated Mint)-A hardy perennial, which may be grown in any soil, and is easily increased by dividing the roots It flowers in July Height, 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.


Babianas—Charming, sweet-scented flowers, suitable for either pot cultivation or the border In August or September place five bulbs in a well-drained 5-in pot, using rich, light, very sandy soil; cover them completely, and press the mould down gently Water very sparingly until the roots are well formed; indeed, if the soil is moist when the bulbs are planted, no water will be needed till the new growth appears above ground Stand the pots in ashes and cover them with 3 in of cocoa-nut fibre When the flower spikes are formed, give weak liquid manure twice a week till the flowers open Keep them in a temperature of 55 degrees When the foliage begins to die down gradually, lessen the amount of moisture given The bulbs while dormant are best left in the pots For cultivation in the open, choose a warm situation, make the soil light and sandy, adding a good proportion of well-rotted manure, and plant the bulbs 5 in deep either in autumn or spring Height, 6 in to 9 in.

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