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lime is mixed with the compost. They can be propa- 

 gated by seeds, or division in spring, and by cuttings in 

 summer. 



Anthyllis (Kidney Yetch). This is one of the few 

 members of the Pea family (Leguminosae) , that are 

 useful in the rock garden. The plant is native of the 

 European Alps, and not at all difficult to grow on a dry 

 sunny spot, and in well drained loamy soil. It is of dwarf 

 growth, and has attractive grey, downy leaves, and small 



Pea-shaped flowers in 

 June. The way to propa- 

 gate is to divide the 

 plants in late summer, or 

 to sow seeds as soon as 

 ripe or in spring. Anthyllis 

 montana is the only one 

 commonly grown ; it is of 

 spreading growth and bears rose- 

 coloured scented flowers in June 

 or July. 



Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). 

 The ordinary Snapdragons are of 

 too coarse growth to be admitted 

 into the rock garden, but there 

 are one or two species or wild 

 types that are very charming in 

 June. Natural order Scrophu- 

 larineae, the Foxglove family. 

 Aquiiegia or Columbine. A. Asarina, a trailing plant from 



