Alternantheras—Cuttings of this greenhouse herbaceous plant may be struck in autumn, though they are usually taken from the old plants in spring Insert them singly in 4-1/2-in pots filled with coarse sand, loam, and leaf-mould When rooted, place them near the glass, and keep the temperature moist and at 60 degrees or 65 degrees, then they will flower in July Height, 4 in to 1 ft.

one, so that they will be 1 ft apart After gathering the fruit, remove any exhausted and weak wood, leaving all that is of the thickness of a black-lead pencil To keep the foliage clean, syringe once a day with water; this may be continued until the fruit is nearly ripe The following may be recommended for outdoor cultivation:—Hale's Early, Dagmar, and Waterloo for fruiting in July or August; Crimson Galande, Dymond, and the well-known Bellegarde for succession in September; and Golden Eagle for a late sort When planted in quantities, Peaches should stand 20 ft apart.

Lychnis—Hardy perennials which, though rather straggling, deserve to be cultivated on account of the brilliancy of their flowers L Chalcedonica, commonly known as Ragged Robin, is perhaps the most showy variety; but L Viscaria Plena, or Catchfly, is a very beautiful plant They grow freely in light, rich, loamy soil, but need dividing frequently to prevent them dwindling away The best season for this operation is early in spring Beyond the care that is needed to prevent the double varieties reverting to a single state, they merely require the same treatment as other hardy perennials They flower in June and July Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

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


Althea—See "Hibiscus".

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