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.

Piping—This consists in drawing out the young grass, or shoots, from the joints of Pinks, etc, from May to July being the time for doing so Place them in light, sandy soil, and cover them with a hand-glass Towards the end of September they may be planted out in beds or potted off in rich, light loam In either case they must not be planted too deeply The crust of the soil should be level with the collar of the plant If the pots are put into a frame the plants will require very little water during winter, but as much air should be given as is possible In March re-pot them, using 8-1/2-in pots.

Lobels Catchfly—See "Silene".

Adonis Vernalis—A favourite hardy perennial, which grows freely from seed in any garden soil It may also be increased by dividing the roots Height, 1 ft.


Balsams—The seeds of these tender annuals require to be sown in early spring in a hot-house or a warm frame having a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees When 2 or 3 in high, or large enough to handle, prick off singly into small pots, shade them till they are established, and re-pot as they advance in strength in a compost of loam, leaf-mould, sand, and old manure Give them air when the weather is favourable The last shift should be into 24-sized pots Supply them with an abundance of liquid manure, admit as much air as possible, and syringe freely They must never be allowed to get dry Secure their stems firmly to sticks They will flower in the open early in September Height, 1-1/2 ft to 2 ft.

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