236 ROCK GARDENS 



Anthericum (Liliaceae) 



These, though scarcely suitable for a rock garden, should, on 

 account of their beauty, be given a place amongst the more vigorous 

 plants or shrubs. They all do well in rich, moist, sandy loam and 

 partial shade. 



A. Hookeri (syn. Bulbinella Hookeri). — Peaty bog suits this 

 variety best. Bright yellow flowers growing 18 to 24 inches tall. 

 Blooms in June. A showy plant. 



A. Liliago (St. Bernard's Lily). — Pure white flowers in spikes, in 

 August. Grows about 12 to 18 inches high. Free- flowering. 



A. Liliastrum (syn. Paradisia Liliastrum^ St Bruno's Lily). — 

 Cool soil and half shade. Spikes of white, lily-like flowers in early 

 summer. About 2 feet high. A very pretty plant, and one that 

 slugs appreciate. 



There are varieties of this, A. L. major and A. L. giganteum ; 

 both showy plants. 



Anthyllis (Leguminosae), Kidney Vetch 



Dwarf-growing plants of the Pea-flower order. Pretty and 

 attractive rock plants. 



A. Montana. — Dry, sunny aspect in loam. Compact-growing, 

 with white, downy, pinnate leaves about 6 inches high. Rose- 

 coloured or purplish flowers in dense heads in July. Quite hardy, 

 and propagated by division or seeds. One of the best little rock 

 plants. 



A. in. atrorubens. — Is a variety of the above, with deep, red- 

 coloured flowers, 



A. Vulneraria. — Dwarf-growing, with yellow flowers, useful for 

 dry banks. There are red and white varieties. 



Antirrhinum (Scrophulariaceae), Snapdragon 



There are a few of this genus of Snapdragon which are suitable 

 for the rock garden. They all require a warm, dry spot. 



A. Asari?ta. — Hot, dry position in light, poor soil. Creeping 

 habit and of rapid growth. Clammy, woolly, rounded leaves. 

 Creamy-white flowers June to September. A free bloomer. A use- 

 ful and pretty plant for old walls, or growing over a rock. It dislikes 

 excessive moisture, and, being rather brittle, should be sheltered 

 from the wind. 



A. glutinosu?n. — Also requires a hot, dry position. Of trailing 

 habit, with downy leaves and quantities of pale, primrose-coloured 

 flowers all the summer. A charming plant for a dry spot, and also 

 rather brittle. 



