Improvements in Antirrhinums 
the greater number of kinds are of a rank 
magenta, either of flower or leaf, that is so 
displeasing to those who are sensitive to good 
colouring. 
Anagallis indica (Blue Pimpernel) ; h.a. ; i 
foot. The only species that is a hardy annual, 
though others, really perennial, are treated 
as half-hardy annuals. Of these the best are 
A. linifolia, commonly called ccerulea, and A. 
Monelli Philip si ; the latter very dwarf and 
good for the rock garden. All those named are 
of a good blue colour and like warm banks in 
full sun. 
Anchusa italica ; 3 to 5 feet. — A perennial, 
but best treated as a biennial. The finest are 
the Dropmore varieties ; the one named Opal is 
of a very beautiful, rather pale, but extremely 
pure blue colour. They flower throughout J une 
and July. To keep this fine plant true it must 
be propagated by root cuttings made in August. 
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). — A short-lived 
perennial in some soils and best treated as an 
annual. No plant has been more truly improved 
for garden use. It is now grown in four distinct 
sizes, and every year more new and beautiful 
varieties are being produced. For ordinary 
border use the tall and intermediate heights are 
the most generally useful. The dwarfs do well 
on rock work or where a short edging is required. 
In the south and west they can be grown as 
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