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.

Pleroma Elegans—A beautiful evergreen shrub for a greenhouse Pot in equal parts of loam, peat, and sand It flowers in July Cuttings may be struck in peat in a rather warm temperature Height, 4 ft.

Lithospermum Prostratum—A hardy perennial, evergreen trailer, needing no special culture, and adapting itself to any soil It is increased by cuttings of the previous year's growth, placed in peat and silver sand, shaded and kept cool, but not too wet They should be struck early in summer, so as to be well rooted before winter sets in Its blue flowers are produced in June Height, 1 ft.

Wahlenbergia—The hardy perennial kinds thrive best in pots, the soil in which should be kept moist The annuals, which are raised on a hotbed in March, may be planted out in May in a warm situation.


Aloysia Citriodora—This favourite lemon-scented verbena should be grown in rich mould If grown in the open, it should be trained to a wall facing south, and in winter the roots need protecting with a heap of ashes and the branches to be tied up with matting It is increased by cuttings planted in sand August is its flowering season Height, 3 ft.

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