Alchemilla Alpina (Lady's Mantle)—A useful hardy perennial for rock-work It will grow in any soil, if not too wet, and may be increased by seed sown in the spring or early autumn, or by dividing the roots It flowers in June Height, 1 ft.

Physostegia—Ornamental hardy herbaceous plants, ranging in colour from white to purple They like a rich soil, and can be raised from seed sown in March They also bear division July and August are their flowering months Height, from 1 ft to 5 ft.

Magnolia Grandiflora—A handsome, hardy evergreen, with large shining, Laurel-shaped leaves, and highly-scented, Tulip-shaped white flowers A noble plant for a spacious frontage, but in most places requires to be grown on a wall It flourishes in any damp soil, and is increased by layers Flowers in August Height, 20 ft.

Winter Heliotrope—See "Tussilago".


Benthamia—An ornamental half-hardy shrub A profuse bloomer, the flowers of which are followed by edible strawberry-like fruit Will succeed in any good garden against a south wall Easily raised from seed or by layers Flowers in August Height, 3 ft.

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