Venus's Looking-Glass (Specularia Speculum)—A pretty hardy annual, bearing a profusion of Campanula-like flowers in July Suitable for beds, pots, hanging baskets, or rock-work It flourishes most in a compost of sandy loam and peat The seeds are best sown in autumn and wintered in a greenhouse, but they may be raised on a hotbed early in spring Cuttings of the young wood planted under glass root freely Height, 9 in.

Half-hardy plants require artificial heat to germinate their seed, and must be gradually introduced into the open They may be sown during March and April in frames or a greenhouse, when many will bloom the first season If sown between May and the end of August they will flower the following spring and summer They require protection during winter, such as is afforded by a cold pit, frame, or greenhouse, or the covering of a mat or litter Tender perennials may be sown as directed above, but the plants should be kept constantly under glass.

London Pride—See "Saxifrage".

Xerotes—Herbaceous plants, which thrive well in any light, rich soil, and are readily increased by dividing the roots They flower in June Height, 2 ft.


Actinella Grandiflora—A showy herbaceous plant, bearing large orange-coloured flowers in July It is not particular as to soil, and is increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 ft.

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