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, Everlasting (Lathyrus Latifolia)—These well-known and favourite hardy perennials are very useful for covering trellises, etc They will grow in any garden soil, and may be raised from seed sown early in spring in slight heat Where there is no greenhouse or frame the seed may be planted, about ½ in deep, round the edges of pots filled with nice, light soil, and covered with a sheet of glass, keeping the soil moist till the seed germinates When the plants are strong enough they may be placed in their permanent quarters They bloom from June to September Old roots may be divided Height, 6 ft.

Joss Flower-See "Chinese Sacred Narcissus".

Vitis Heterophylla—These vines are hardy, and will grow in any rich soil They are propagated by cuttings, and also by layers V Purpureus has purple leaves, which are very effective V Coignettae, or the Chinese Vine, has very noble foliage.


Beta Cicla—A hardy annual which succeeds in any common soil Its dark crimson and yellow flowers are borne in August Height, 6 ft It is used as spinach In Germany the midrib of the leaf is boiled and eaten with gravy or melted butter.

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