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perhaps a few Phloxes in between. Is there a flowering shrub that 

 would do in such a border as mine 1 Also would you be good enough 

 to tell me how you increase Gypsophila and when is the time to do it 1 

 I buy small roots. The first year they do not do much, but the 

 second they are 1 yard across. Our soil is light but good. To and 

 Fro, Kent. 



A. Certainly Gypsophila would do well in such a position, but 

 Phlox requires a very moist soil, and unless you can plant in a sunk 

 bed and flood them well in summer we should advise you to omit 

 these plants. Some of the large flowered Ox-eye Daisies, such as 

 Chrysanthemum maximum M. Prichard, would be fine. Achillea 

 The Pearl is a -fine showy plant. Hydrangea paniculata would be 

 very beautiful, so also would Philadelphus Lemoinei erectus, which 

 flowers earlier than the Hydrangea. Then there are some of the 

 white flowered hardy Chrysanthemums such as Belle Chatelaine, and 

 white flowered Michaelmas Daisies such as polyphyllus. Aster 

 vimineus is also a charming small flowered plant. You can in- 

 crease Gypsophila paniculata by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in 

 March and transplant the seedlings. 



Pruning White Jessamine 



Q. There is a White Jessamine covering an arbour in my garden. 

 It is a thicket of growth. How should I prune it? W. J. (7., 

 Wimbledon. 



A. You may allow a few main branches to remain almost their 

 full length to form a base from which the flowering branches will 

 spring. The secondary branches may then be cut well back during 

 winter to within 1 foot or even less, say two or three buds, of the 

 base of the previous year's shoots. The mass of branches which 

 usually form at the base of such plants should be cut away each year, 

 as they never flower satisfactorily and only serve to weaken the 

 plant. Do not allow too many main branches to remain, or they will 

 choke the plant up. The object should be to let as much sunlight 

 and air as possible have free access to all parts of the plant. 



Making the most of a Garden Frame 



Q. I have a garden frame. How can I use it to the best advan- 

 tage 1 - M. M., Worthing. 



A. The frame comes in very useful for salads, Strawberries, etc., 

 early in the season. It may also be usefully employed to grow 

 Cucumbers in during summer. I have wintered Cauliflowers, 



