thickly with blocks of limestone," and lastly, it "is very neces- 

 sary to suspend the abundant supply of moisture, essential for 

 health in spring and summer, when the annual growth is made, 

 as to coax the plants to be quiet as far as possible, and prevent 

 a second and enfeebling growth.' 



Iberis carnosa is a very dwarf, fleshy-leaved species, from the 

 valleys of the Pyrenees, with showy heads of shaded purplish- 

 rose and white flowers, sometimes so large as nearly to eclipse 

 the whole plant, which is frequently not more than two inches 

 high. It was awarded a first class certificate by the Floral 

 Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society when exhibited 

 last spring. 



