Virginian Stock—This pretty little hardy annual is readily raised from seed sown on a border in autumn or spring It is not particular as to soil Height, 9 in.

casionally with Bordeaux Mixture, using the minimum strength at first, and a stronger application afterwards if necessary There are over 500 varieties of Pears, so it is no easy matter to give a selection to suit all tastes, but a few may be named as most likely to give satisfaction Louise Bonne de Jersey succeeds in almost any soil and in any situation, is a great favourite, and ripens its fruit in October Beurré Giffard makes a fine standard, and ripens in July Beurré Hardy is delicious in October and November Doyenné du Comice is one of the best-flavoured, and is very prolific Beurré d'Amanlis ripens in August Williams's Bon Chrêtien, Aston Town, Pitmaston Duchess, Clapp's Favourite, Comte de Lamy, and Josephine de Malines are all reliable for dessert, while for stewing purposes Catillac, Black Pear of Worcester, Verulam, and Vicar of Winkfield are among the best In orchards standards should be from 20 to 25 ft apart; dwarfs 12 ft to 1 rod.

Marguerites (Chrysanthemums Frutescens)—The White Paris Daisies are very effective when placed against scarlet Geraniums or other brightly-coloured flowers, and likewise make fine pot-plants They will grow in any light soil, and merely require the same treatment as other half-hardy perennials Height, 1 ft (See also "Anthemis" and "Buphthalmum").

Agrostemma—A hardy annual that is very pretty when in flower; suitable for borders Flourishes in any soil, and is easily raised from seed sown in spring Blooms in June and July There are also perennial varieties: these are increased by division of the root Height, 1 ft to 3 ft.


Alsine Rosani—This pretty little herbaceous plant, with its cushions of green growth, makes a very fine display on rock-work or in any shady position Ordinary soil suits; it is of easy culture, and flowers during June and July Height, 3 in.

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