Acrophyllum Verticillatum—A greenhouse evergreen shrub It will grow in any soil, and may be increased by cuttings of half-ripened wood March is its flowering season Height, 3 ft.

Pernettya—An American evergreen shrub, which, like all of its class, thrives best in sandy peat; it delights in partial shade, and a moist but well-drained position It is increased by layers in September, which should not be disturbed for a year It is a good plan to mulch the roots with leaf-mould or well-rotted manure Height, 5 ft.

Maple—See "Acer".

Acæna—These shrubby plants are herbaceous and mostly hardy, of a creeping nature, fast growers, and suitable for dry banks or rough stony places They flourish best in sandy loam and peat, and may be increased by cuttings placed under glass The flowers, which are green, are produced in May The height of the various kinds varies from 3 in to 2 ft.


Ageratum—Effective half-hardy annual bedding plants, thriving best in a light, rich soil Seed should be sown in heat in February or March Cuttings root freely under glass Height, 1-1/2 ft There is a dwarf variety suitable for ribbon borders and edgings Height, 6 in.

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