Althea—See "Hibiscus".

Pinks—Will live in almost any soil, but if large blooms are required rich earth is essential They are increased by pipings taken in May or June These should be planted out in October, but must be given a well-drained position, as too much wet is injurious to them Do not set the roots too deep, but let the collar of the plant be on a level with the soil.

Menispermum Canadense (Moon seed)-A pretty slender-branched, hardy, climbing, deciduous shrub, with yellow flowers in June, followed with black berries It grows in any soil, and can be propagated by seed, by division of roots, or by planting cuttings in spring in a sheltered spot Height, 10 ft.

Abelia—Very ornamental evergreen shrubs, bearing tubular, funnel-shaped flowers They succeed in any ordinary soil if the situation is warm and sheltered, and are readily raised by cuttings Height, 3 ft to 4 ft.


Lutea (Sternbergia) flowers in autumn Plant 4 in deep from October to December.

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