ALPINE PLANTS. 39 
silver sand, mixed through the whole plant 
suits it well. Firmly peg down all the shoots, 
so as to enable it to root from the growths. 
Cover in the early spring with a top-dressing 
of leaf-mould, taking care not to bury the 
leaves, and water freely in summer. It will 
do well on the shady side of a bog where 
it is not too damp in winter. The pegging 
and top-dressing must not be neglected or 
it will soon die out. 
ERITRICHIUM NANUM (Ads). The great 
difficulty in growing this Alpine gem may be 
greatly reduced by following the instructions 
here laid down. First select a nice sunny 
fissure on the rockery (not too high up, but 
where it can be close under the eye)~ where 
you can give moisture during the growing 
season without having to damp the foliage or 
face of the plant, and where it can be kept 
perfectly dry from September until January. 
During these months it is quite dormant and 
does not start to grow until towards the end of 
January ; but no water must be given, as there 
will be quite enough moisture to moisten the 
roots for fully a month after showing signs of 
life. Lustructions for planting—Compost of 
