56 Hardy Plants for 



ing, so far as I have observed, in consequence of sending up its 

 stems so very late in autumn. The best of all those dubious kinds 

 is one called grandifiora, which is more distinct than the others, 

 forming a sort of large corm-like base, and producing, when in 

 good soil, large heads of finely coloured flowers. So much for 

 these not often seen kinds or species. The important fact is that 

 we have two kinds, glaucescens and grandis, that make a splendid 

 display on any soil, and only require tasteful planting and arrange- 

 ment to produce a noble feature in the flower garden in autumn. 



FIG. 19. Anemone japonica alba. 



The deep London clay is highly inimical to most kinds of herba- 

 ceous plants, but by making some preparation in it for the Trito- 

 mas I have found them do nobly, and they may be grown to per- 



