AN ALPINE ABC 



Plant both these south in loam, and increase 



by seed or by separation. 

 NEPETA MUSSINI (12-18 in.). Pale blue. 



Plant in ordinary soil, but not in a choice place. 



Increase by division. 

 NERTERA DEPRESS A (6-12 in.). Green. 



Plant north in light loam and leaf -mould, and 



water well in summer. Propagate by dividing 



the tufts or from seed. An interesting little 



plant, but best in the Alpine house. 

 NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS. (12-18 in.). 

 Blue and white. 



Plant south in loam. Cut back in April, and 



increase by seed. 



RIVULARIS (1-3 in.). White. 



Plant south in good sandy loam and top-dress 

 well. It does best in a dampish place. 



(ENOTHERA MACROCARPA (12-18 in.). Yellow. 



Plant south-east at the back of a rock in loam 

 and lime. Increase by seed or by cuttings. 



OLEARIA GUNNI (1^-3 ft). White. 



An attractive shrub for the back. It should be 

 cut back after flowering. 



OMPHALODES LUCILLE (4-6 in.). Lilac-blue. 

 Plant south in sandy soil. Increase by seeds 

 or division. Protect from rain in the winter. 



VERNA (i J-2 in.). Blue. 



Plant high between stones where it may have 



its way. Increase by cuttings. 

 ONONIS ROTUNDIFOLIA (i-i J ft.). Rose. 



A shrubby plant for the middle distance. 

 ONOSMA TAURICUM (6-12 in.). Yellow. 



Plant south behind a rock in loam and lime. 



Protect from winter rain, and propagate by 



layering like carnations, or by seed. 



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