Alonsoa—A pretty and free-blooming half-hardy annual, which produces fine spikes of orange-scarlet flowers in June It is multiplied by cuttings or seeds Height, 1 ft to 1-1/2 ft.

Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder)—Hardy perennial border plants of an ornamental character and of the easiest culture Any soil suits them, and they merely require sowing in the open either in spring or autumn P Richardsoni is most commonly met with, its blue flowers being produced in early autumn Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Madia—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order The seed should be sown in May in a shady situation The plant is not particular as to soil, and will flower about eight weeks after it is sown, and continue to bloom during August and September Height, 1½ ft.

Alstromeria (Peruvian Lilies)—These beautiful summer-flowering hardy perennials produce large heads of lily-like blossoms in great profusion, which are invaluable for cutting for vase decorations as the bloom lasts a long time in water Plant in autumn 6 in deep in a well-drained sunny situation, preferably on a south border Protect in winter with a covering of leaves or litter They may be grown from seed sown as soon as it is ripe in sandy loam They bloom in July Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.


Bay, Sweet (Laurus Nobilis)—This half-hardy evergreen shrub likes a sheltered position Protection from severe frosts is requisite, especially while it is young It is more suitable as an isolated specimen plant than for the border Increased by layers or by cuttings of the roots.

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