Æthionema Cordifolium—This little Alpine plant is a hardy evergreen that is very suitable for rock-work, as it will grow in any soil Its rose-hued flowers are produced in June It may be propagated by seeds or cuttings Height, 3 in.

Poinsettia Pulcherrima—A stove evergreen shrub which produces lovely crimson bracts in the winter Plant in sandy loam, give plenty of water to the roots, and syringe the leaves frequently In early spring cut down the branches to within three or four eyes of the old wood These cuttings, if laid aside for a day to dry and then planted under glass, will form new plants It flowers in April Height, 2 ft.

Love-in-a-Mist—See "Nigella".

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.


Bellis Perennis—See "Daisies".

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