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for propagating Polyanthuses are also applicable to Prim- 

 roses, both single and double varieties, wherever they can be 

 grown. Owing to the above reasons I have not been able 

 to grow them successfully at Belvoir, but where they succeed 

 they are among the most interesting and useful of spring 

 flowering plants. 



Scrophularia scorodonia variegata. This plant is use- 

 ful where one or two lines of variegated foliage are required. 

 It does not make much show in the winter, but comes into 

 growth again early in the spring ; it is increased by division 

 of the rootstock after removal from the beds, side growths 

 are not formed very freely, but all will grow if they are 

 encouraged by watering and shading until they get established. 



Saxifrage Camposii (syn. S. Wallacdi). This is the 

 best of the white flowered varieties in the mossy section, its 

 flowers are large, and continue for some time in good condi- 

 tion. I have used it chiefly as an edging and it looks well 

 even when not in flower. It is increased by dividing the 

 old plants. Two or three of the green shoots with as many of 

 the old roots as possible, may be planted in rows nine 

 inches apart, and four inches apart in the rows. This plant 

 is liable to dry up if the weather is hot when it is first 

 planted, and needs care in watering and shading. 



Saxifraga cordifolia purpurea. This belongs to the 

 Megasea or Side-saddle section. It has large leaves and tall 

 flower stems, varying from twelve to eighteen inches in 

 height ; it is chiefly used for filling vases, as the leaves are 

 hardy and stand rough weather well. It is easily increased 

 by division, and requires plenty of room when growing. 



