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.

Peas—For the production of heavy summer and autumn crops a rich and deeply-stirred soil is essential, one of the best fertilisers being well-decayed farmyard manure; but for the earliest crop a poorer soil, if deep and well pulverised, will give the best results Peas under 3 ft in height do not require sticking, but they can be more easily gathered if a few small twigs are used to keep the haulm off the ground If sown in successive lines the space between the rows should correspond with the height of the variety grown A good plan is to arrange the rows 10 or 15 ft apart, and crop the intervening spaces with early dwarf vegetables The earliest varieties may be sown from November to February, on the warmest and most sheltered border: these may be gathered in May and June The second early round, varieties, if sown from January to April, will be ready for gathering in June and July The main crop round varieties may be sown from February to May: these will be ready to gather in July and August The early wrinkled v.

Melissa Officinalis-A hardy perennial, flowering in July Any soil suits it It is increased by division of the root Height, 1 ft.

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.


Acacia—Winter and spring flowering greenhouse shrubs with charming flowers and graceful foliage May be grown from seed, which should be soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours, or they may be propagated by layers, cuttings placed in heat, or suckers They like a rich sandy loam soil Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

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