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autumn, unless the weather be very dry. As they form 

 abundance of young plants from the rootstock propaga- 

 tion by division is a simple matter. Of the modern 

 Montbretias none is finer than Prometheus, which has 

 won many honours. Its merit lies rather in the great size 

 than in the distinct colour of the flowers, which, like 

 many of the Montbretias, are orange. Another good 

 newish variety is Norvic, which has yellow flowers veined 

 with red. Lord Nelson is remarkable for its deep colour, 

 which approaches crimson. George Davison is a good 

 orange-yellow. Hereward is a pale orange. King Edward 

 is a beautiful yellow. Lady Hamilton is also a charming 

 yellow with large, flattish flowers. 



OSTRO WSKIA MAGNIFICA is a handsome Campanula- 

 like plant from Central Asia, growing from four to six 

 feet high, and bearing bell-shaped lavender flowers. 

 Well-drained loamy soil containing lime suits it, es- 

 pecially if the site, though sunny, is sheltered ; heavy 

 winds affect it adversely. Propagation is by seed in 

 spring. 



PffiONY. The flow of striking new varieties of her- 

 baceous Paeonies, which was very strong until within 

 quite recent years, shows signs of weakening; indeed, 

 the flowers have been developed to such a remarkable 

 degree, both in size and colour, that further progress can 

 only be by slow and indistinct stages. These splendid 

 plants have well earned the high position which they 

 enjoy in the favour of flower-gardeners, and in particular 

 they have proved their value for the herbaceous border, 

 where, whether as isolated plants or as groups, they have 

 produced brilliant effects. With their ample foliage and 

 widespread, flattish growth the Pseonies hardly fall into 

 line with other great border plants, such as Delphiniums, 



