Alstromeria (Peruvian Lilies)—These beautiful summer-flowering hardy perennials produce large heads of lily-like blossoms in great profusion, which are invaluable for cutting for vase decorations as the bloom lasts a long time in water Plant in autumn 6 in deep in a well-drained sunny situation, preferably on a south border Protect in winter with a covering of leaves or litter They may be grown from seed sown as soon as it is ripe in sandy loam They bloom in July Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

casionally with Bordeaux Mixture, using the minimum strength at first, and a stronger application afterwards if necessary There are over 500 varieties of Pears, so it is no easy matter to give a selection to suit all tastes, but a few may be named as most likely to give satisfaction Louise Bonne de Jersey succeeds in almost any soil and in any situation, is a great favourite, and ripens its fruit in October Beurré Giffard makes a fine standard, and ripens in July Beurré Hardy is delicious in October and November Doyenné du Comice is one of the best-flavoured, and is very prolific Beurré d'Amanlis ripens in August Williams's Bon Chrêtien, Aston Town, Pitmaston Duchess, Clapp's Favourite, Comte de Lamy, and Josephine de Malines are all reliable for dessert, while for stewing purposes Catillac, Black Pear of Worcester, Verulam, and Vicar of Winkfield are among the best In orchards standards should be from 20 to 25 ft apart; dwarfs 12 ft to 1 rod.

Malope—Very beautiful hardy annuals having soft leaves They may be raised from seed sown in April in any garden soil They bloom in June or July Height, 1½ ft to 2 ft.

Alonsoa—A pretty and free-blooming half-hardy annual, which produces fine spikes of orange-scarlet flowers in June It is multiplied by cuttings or seeds Height, 1 ft to 1-1/2 ft.


Agrostis—A very elegant and graceful species of Bent-Grass It is a hardy annual, and is largely used for bouquets Sow the seed in March Height, 1 ft to 1-1/2 ft.

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