Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze)—This elegant, hardy, evergreen shrub likes a rich, sandy soil, and may be increased by cuttings planted in a shady border and covered with a hand-glass Height, 5 ft.

Peaches—These are best grown on a strong loam mixed with old mortar; though any soil that is well drained will produce good fruit When possible, a south wall should be chosen; but they are not particular as to position, providing they are afforded shelter from cold winds November and February are the most favourable months for planting The roots should be carefully arranged at equal distances apart, 3 or 4 in below the surface of soil, and then covered with fine mould Avoid giving manure at all times, except when the trees are bearing fruit heavily Train the shoots about 6 in apart, removing all the wood-buds except one at the base of the shoot and one at the point Keep the flowers dry and free from frost by means of an overhead shelter, to which tiffany or canvas can be attached, which should, however, only be used so long as the cold weather lasts To ensure good fruit, thin the same out to 6 in apart as soon as it attains the size of a small pea, and when the stoning period is passed remove every alternate.

Medlars-These trees will grow on any well-drained soil The Dutch Medlar is most prized, as it bears the largest fruit It is raised from seed, and usually trained to a standard form The Nottingham and Royal are also excellent varieties Any special variety may be grafted on to the seedlings On deep soils it is best grafted on the Pear stock; on light, sandy soil it may be grafted on the White Thorn No pruning is required, beyond cutting away cross-growing branches.

Althea—See "Hibiscus".


Adam's Needle—See "Yucca".

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