Abutilon—Evergreen greenhouse shrubs of great beauty and easy cultivation May be raised from seed, or by cuttings of young shoots placed in spring or summer in sand under glass, or with a bottom heat Cut the old plants back in January, and when new shoots appear re-pot the plants Height, 5 ft to 8 ft.

Pergularia—Very fragrant twining plants, suitable for trellis-work, arbours, etc A rich soil suits them best They are easily increased by cuttings sown in sand under glass They flower at midsummer Height, 8 ft to 12 ft.

Medlars-These trees will grow on any well-drained soil The Dutch Medlar is most prized, as it bears the largest fruit It is raised from seed, and usually trained to a standard form The Nottingham and Royal are also excellent varieties Any special variety may be grafted on to the seedlings On deep soils it is best grafted on the Pear stock; on light, sandy soil it may be grafted on the White Thorn No pruning is required, beyond cutting away cross-growing branches.

Achillea Ptarmica (Sneezewort)—A pure white hardy perennial which blooms in August The dried leaves, powdered, produce sneezing Any soil Best increased by rooted off-sets Flowers from July to September Height, 1-1/2 ft.


Acantholimon Glumaceum (Prickly Thrift)—This is a frame evergreen perennial, thriving in any light, rich soil It can be increased by dividing the roots In May it puts forth its rose-coloured flowers Height, 3 in.

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