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Directions for Specific Culture. 6I 
damp one, peat should not be used, but a little lime- 
stone instead. 
Globularia nana (S. Europe). 
This little Alpine should have a full south aspect 
either on the flat or behind a rock, so that the roots 
can get well down and the foliage hang over its face, 
in equal parts of poor sandy loam and grit. Planted 
in this way it forms quite a compact carpet. A top- 
dressing of sand and leaf-mould once or twice a year 
is very beneficial to the young roots. There is a 
white form of this species, which is very rare; it 
requires similar treatment, but is not quite so hardy 
and must be sheltered from wet during winter and 
also from north winds. 
Globularia: Other kinds. 
There are other species worth growing, but they 
are of easy culture in any sunny place and ordinary 
garden loam and sand. 
Gnaphalium grandiceps (Alps). 
This plant is not so easy to grow as the 
Edelweiss, a more sheltered place being required. It 
is only fitted for the rock-garden, and should be given 
a nice sunny nook, facing south and protected from 
* the north, where it will be dry in winter. 
Gunnera magellanica (Southern Chili). 
On account of its dwarf creeping habit and 
bright evergreen foliage this species is well adapted 
to be grown in shady places on the side of a bog or 
near the edge of water. Peaty soil suits it best, 
although it will grow fairly well in ordinary garden 
loam. 
