Encyclopaedia of Gardening 17 



Ornamental Grasses. A collection of ornamental Grasses which 

 will thrive under the treatment given to hardy annuals as described 

 above is a good and useful feature of the flower garden. The follow- 

 ing may be selected : Agrostis nebulosa, Avena sterilis, Briza maxima, 

 Eragrostis elegans, Hordeum jubatum, Lagurus ovatus, Pennisetum 

 longistylum, Stipa pennata. The sprays will be charming for 

 vases if gathered before they mature. 



Anomatheca. See Bulbs. 



Antennaria. See Flower Garden Rockery. 



Anthemis, Camomile (an-themis, from anthemon, a flower. Ord. 

 Compositae). Showy border plants, thriving in almost any soil, 

 and easily propagated by division in spring. Tinctoria, the dyer's 

 Camomile, is one of the best, and there are several varieties; they 

 grow about 2 ft. high and bloom in July. Aizoon, May, white, 

 is pretty. Nobilis, the common Camomile, has white flowers. 



Anthericum (anther-icum, from kerkos, a hedge, and anthos, a 

 flower tall stems. Ord. Liliaceae). Graceful plants, of which 

 Liliago, the St. Bernard's Lily; and Liliastrum, the St. Bruno's 

 Lily, both growing 18 ins. to 2 ft. high, and bearing white flowers in 

 June, are the two best known. There is a large variety of each 

 called major. Propagated by division of the root after flowering. 

 A fertile, well-drained soil is desirable. They are hardy, and may 

 be planted in autumn or spring. 



Anthurium (anthu-rium, from our a, a tail, and anthos, a flower = 

 the spadix. Orel. Aroideae). Handsome stove plants, with large 

 leaves and brilliant spathes, which may be scarlet, crimson, rose, or 

 white. The best - known species are Andreanum, which has a 

 scarlet spathe and a white spadix; and Scherzerianum, which is all 

 scarlet. There are many varieties of each, varying in size and 

 colour. Veitchii and Warocqueanum are the two principal orna- 

 mental-leaved species. Propagated by dividing the crowns in 

 spring, each portion with roots at the base. Soil : 3 parts of peat 

 in a fibrous, lumpy state, i part of leaf mould, i of Sphagnum moss, 

 and i in equal proportions of broken crocks, charcoal, and sand. 

 The pots must be thoroughly drained with abundance of crocks. 

 The plants enjoy moisture, and a good deal of water should be 

 given throughout the summer, both at the roots and in the atmo- 

 sphere. This, combined with occasional repotting as needed, and 

 a temperature with a night minimum of 65, will insure free and 

 healthy growth. Shade is required during hot sunshine. In 

 winter a temperature 10 less will suffice, and less water will be 

 needed. 



Antirrhinum, Snapdragon (aritirrhi-num, from anti, like, and rhin, 

 a snout, in reference to the form of the flowers. Ord. Scrophu- 

 lariaceae). Antirrhinum majus, as represented by its beautiful 

 modern offspring, has developed into a florist's flower, and the 

 varieties are grown under special names, like Roses and Sweet Peas. 

 The plant is especially esteemed in Scotland, where much good 

 work has been done in developing the flower. Varieties of one 

 colour only are procurable, such as crimson, rose, yellow, and white; 



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