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S. Wallacei. One of the best, with distinct foliage 

 of a light green colour, and large white flowers, that are 

 sweetly scented. For spring bedding, or borders, it is 

 a valuable and attractive plant, producing its flowers 

 freely, and lasting for a long time in perfection. It is 

 known also as S. Camposi, and is of garden origin. 



All the Mossy Saxifrages like to be planted on a 

 half -shady and moist bank. Ordinary rich soil of a light, 

 well-drained character is suitable for them. They are 

 best increased by means of division in the early autumn, 

 when the tufts may be split into small pieces, which 

 should be planted in a shady border until they are well 

 rooted. They may then be transferred to where they 

 are to flower. As the flowers of these plants become 

 cross-fertilised so readily, seed as a means of increase is 

 not advisable except when new varieties are required. 



LARGE-LEAVED SAXIFRAGES 



The members of the Large-leaved or Megasea section 

 are remarkable for their handsome foliage and large 

 bunches of beautiful flowers. They are excellent for 

 prominent places in the rock garden, where their evergreen 

 leaves are of much decorative value during the winter, 

 while during April the flowers, freely produced, are very 

 effective. They are all easy plants to grow and increase, 

 and may be propagated to any extent by division in 

 autumn. As to soil, they are not at all particular, generally 

 flourishing well in rather poor and dry ground. The 

 best kinds are : 



