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This plant is easily raised from seed, but the flowers of 

 seedlings vary much, and grow to different heights ; the best 

 plan is to select one good plant and to work up a stock from 

 it by division or cuttings. 



Alyssum saxatile nana. This plant does not increase so 

 readily as some, unless especial care is taken at starting. The 

 pieces need not have roots attached, but the old portion of 

 stem must be fixed in the ground very firmly ; it is not a 

 good subject to transplant in the autumn, particularly if the 

 weather is dry, as it makes so few fibrous roots, it is there- 

 fore best to wait until dry weather is over, before transplant- 

 ing. There is a double variety, and one of a sulphur colour, 

 but for most purposes the dwarf yellow variety is best. 



Auriculas, alpine, and other hardy varieties. Old plants 

 of these may be divided after flowering, and in suitable 

 soils and situations will soon make good plants again. They 

 must be carefully watered in hot weather, and be grown in 

 a cool moist corner, where they are shaded from the midday 

 sun ; slugs are very fond of them and must be watched for. 



Carex riparia variegata. This is a pretty, light, feathery 

 looking plant, which is useful for dotting in among other 

 things; it is easily increased by division. The pieces should be 

 planted in rows, six inches apart, and one foot between the 

 rows ; the foliage dies away in winter, and comes up again 

 in the spring like most others of the sedge family. 



daisies. All varieties may be increased by division of 

 the plants in May, after they are removed from the beds ; 

 the pieces with roots attached should be planted firmly four 



