ABEONIA 



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glass until the end of May, before they which open only in the evening or late in 



can be safely planted out, 18-24 in. apart, the afternoon. 



where they are to bloom. Cuttings of Culture dc. as above. As this species 



the young shoots will also root in spring does not often, or rarely ever, ripen seeds 



if placed in sandy soil in a little heat or in this country, it must be increased by 



even a cold close frame. cuttings or imported seeds. It likes a 



rather rich, mellow soU. 



A. arenaria (A. latifolia). — A pretty 

 perennial 9-18 in. high, with broadly A. umbellata (Tricratus admirabilis). 



ovate or kidney-shaped leaves on short A charming trailing species, 6-24 in. 



thick stalks. Flowers in July, lemon- high, with oval or oblong elliptic leaves, 



yellow, about l in. long, in dense clusters and dense terminal clusters of shghtly 



and exhaling a' honey -like fragrance. scented, rosy-pink flowers in early 



Culture dc. as above. This species summer and autumn, 

 has a trailing habit and is suitable for Culture and Propagation. — Although 



growing in light dry soU in sunny parts of reaUy a perennial under greenhouse treat- 



the rockery or border. Increased by seed ment, this species is easily raised from 



and cuttings. seed every spring as a tender annual. It 



likes a light, well-drained soU, and warm 



A. fragrans. — A more or less erect- sheltered spots, and produces its seeds 



growing much-branched species, 1-2 ft. freely. 



high, with terminal and axiUary clusters Other species are A. Crux-Mastce, 



of pure white fragrant flowers in summer, white, and A. villosa with violet flowers. 



XCI. ILLECEBRACEiE 



An order of annual or perennial usually small tufted herbs, with opposite or 

 alternate leaves. Flowers regular, often hermaphrodite or two-sexed, in- 

 conspicuous. Sepals 4-5 distinct or united. Petals small or none. Stamens 

 perigynous or hypogynous, equal to the perianth segments in number. 

 Utricle 1-seeded, enclosed in the perianth. 



There are few plants of this order of any garden value. Herniaria glabra, 

 the Eupture-wort, is a British prostrate herb forming dense masses of small 

 leaves ^—^ in. long, vyhich remain green throughout the year, and render it 

 valuable as a carpet plant. Paronychia argentea, the silvery Whitlow Grass 

 or Nailwort, is a closely related plant, forming dense, compact, green and 

 silvery patches, 1 ft. or more across. P. serpyllifoUa, vrith trailing stems and 

 masses of small, roundish, or obovate ciliate Thyme-like leaves, makes a good 

 green carpet for beds, and is largely used for this purpose. They aU flourish 

 in light, sandy soil, and may be increased readily by dividing the tufts in 

 autumn or spring, and also by seeds. 



XCII. AMARANTACEiE— Cockscomb Order 



An order of herbs or undershrubs, rarely small trees, erect or rarely with 

 creeping or climbing branches. Leaves opposite and alternate, membranous, 

 fleshy or leathery, usually entire. Inflorescence various, often in spicate 

 heads, rarely racemose. Plowers small hermaphrodite, rarely polygamous, 

 monoecious,' or dicEcious, clustered in heads or spikes. Perianth 4-5-parted, 

 segments free or united at the base. Stamens 1-5, hypogynous, or inserted 



