Herbaceous and Bedding Plants 



ALYSSUM. 



A genus of hardy annuals or shrubby perennials, very free- 

 flowering and excellent for planting on dry banks and among 

 hardy shrubs, for covering the ground, or for rock work. Alys- 

 sum alpestris, or Sweet Alyssum, is raised by simply sowing the 

 seeds, in Winter or early Spring, where wanted, covering them 

 lightly with light soil ; thin the plants to about six inches apart. 

 Alyssum saxatile, and other shrubby species, are best propagated 

 by cuttings placed in a cold frame in September and shaded for 

 about two weeks, or until rooted, when they should be gradually 

 exposed to light and air and placed out of doors until wanted. 



AMARANTHUS. 



Hardy annuals with alternate entire leaves and small red or 

 green flowers in clustered spikes. They are mostly grown for 

 their handsome reddish-colored leaves and graceful habit of 

 growth. They require rich soil, a sheltered situation and a gen- 

 erous supply of water to develop their full beauty. Amaranthus 

 bicolor, Amaranthus salicifolius, and Amaranthus tricolor will 

 be found among the best species for general planting. 



. Propagate by seeds sown in February, in slight bottom heat, 

 in a glass frame. Cover the seeds to the depth of an eighth of 

 an inch. 



ANEMONE. 



An extensive genus of hardy ornamental perennials with 

 ranunculus-like flowers and variously-shaped leaves, some species 

 (such as Anemone Japonica) growing to a height of three or 

 four feet, and others (such as Anemone hepatica) growing only 

 a few inches high. Some are suitable for borders, while others 

 (such as Anemone coronaria) are best grown in beds of rich 

 light soil, in a sheltered, partially-shaded situation. The 

 tuberous-rooted species should be planted in October or early in 



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