Ageratum—Effective half-hardy annual bedding plants, thriving best in a light, rich soil Seed should be sown in heat in February or March Cuttings root freely under glass Height, 1-1/2 ft There is a dwarf variety suitable for ribbon borders and edgings Height, 6 in.

Phlox—For richness of colour and duration of bloom there are few plants that can rival either the annual or perennial Phlox The trailing kinds are very suitable for small pots or rock-work, C Drummondi for beds, and the French perennials, P Decussata, for mixed borders A rich, loamy soil suits them best, and they must never lack moisture They are easily raised in spring from seed, and the perennials may be increased by cuttings placed under glass, or by division Flower in July Height, 1 ft to 2 ft.

Malope—Very beautiful hardy annuals having soft leaves They may be raised from seed sown in April in any garden soil They bloom in June or July Height, 1½ ft to 2 ft.

Acroclinium—Daisy-like everlastings Half-hardy annuals suitable for cutting during summer, and for winter bouquets Sow in pots in February or March, cover lightly with fine soil, plunge the pot in gentle heat, place a square of glass on the top, and gradually harden off Seed may also be sown in the open during May or in autumn for early flowering Height, 1 ft.


Biennials—These plants take two years to flower, and then they die away altogether The seed of the hardy varieties is sown thinly in the open border any time between April and June, and the plants transferred in the autumn to the place where they are intended to bloom Seed is also sown in August and September for flowering the following year The half-hardy kinds may be sown in May or June These require protection during winter, such as is afforded by a cold pit, frame, or greenhouse, or the covering of a mat or litter.

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