Veronica—This graceful evergreen, commonly called Speedwell, bears handsome spikes of autumn flowers, and makes a good conservatory or sitting-room plant It stands the winter out of doors in a sheltered position with a dry sub-soil The annual varieties may be sown in autumn for spring flowering Any light, rich, moist soil suits them The hardy perennial kinds are increased by dividing the roots, and the greenhouse varieties by seeds or cuttings The different species flower from July to October Height, 1 ft to 10 ft.

Phormium Tenax—A greenhouse herbaceous plant which succeeds best in rich loam It flowers in August, and may be propagated by dividing the roots Height, 3 ft.

Melittis Melissophyllum (Large-flowered Bastard Balm)-This handsome perennial is not often seen, but it deserves to be more generally grown, especially as it will thrive in almost any soil; but to grow it to perfection, it should be planted in rich loam It flowers from June to August, and may be increased by division of the roots any time after the latter month Height, 1½ ft.

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


Purpurea (Vallota Purpurea or Scarborough Lily) is a very beautiful free bloomer October and November or March and April are the most favourable times for potting, but established plants should be re-potted in June or July.

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