AN ALPHABETICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE 



LIST OF FLOWERS 



WITH HINTS ON THEIR CULTIVATION 



ABRONIA (Sand Verbena). Half-hardy annual. Suitable for 

 dry soil and for rockeries. Sow early in spring, in pots, and plant 

 out. 



ABUTILON (Indian Mallow). Half-hardy greenhouse peren- 

 nial. Useful for training on conservatory walls; may also be trans- 

 ferred to open borders for the summer. Sow in February and March 

 in pots; re-plant when about an inch high, setting well into the 

 earth. The plants need plenty of water and room. 



ACjENA. Alpine and rock plants of dwarf, carpet-like growth. 

 Suitable for Rock Gardens and for margins of dry borders. 



ACANTHOLIMON (Prickly Thrift). A hardy, dwarf, evergreen 

 plant, good for sandy soil and in sunny situation. May be propa- 

 gated by layering. 



ACANTHUS. A fairly hardy perennial, remarkable for the 

 beauty of its foliage. Thrives well in shade, but requires sun to 

 produce good flowers. May be raised from seed but is more easily 

 increased by division of roots. 



ACHILLEA. Herbaceous perennial, of hardy habit, growing 

 freely in most soUs. Suitable for grouping in borders and in shrub- 

 beries. Among the best are A. Ptarmica (Sneezewort) and A. 

 Mgeratum (Sweet Maudlin). 



ACHIMENES. A tuberous-rooted, greenhouse perennial, some^ 

 times propagated by division of tubers, but more usually from seed. 

 Sow in pots or pans in March or AprU, and while quite small transfer 

 to separate pots. The seedlings require frequent watering and free 

 drainage. 



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