and Australia 
be sown in the open in autumn or in April, but is 
best raised in slight heat and treated as a half- 
hardy annual. The flowers are yellow. 
Bellis perennis fl. pi. ( Double Daisy ) ; 6 
inches. — The large Double Daisies have been 
much improved of late. They are in three dis- 
tinct colourings of white, crimson, and pink. 
They are more or less perennial, but as they are 
apt to deteriorate are best treated as biennials, 
sown outdoors in June and transplanted in 
autumn. Old plants can be divided, but it is 
best to sow afresh with seed from a good house. 
Borago officinalis (Borage ) ; h.a. — This is 
usually grown among the pot herbs, but is well 
worth a place in the flower garden for the sake 
of the pure blue bloom. It is about 2 feet high, 
and should be sown in spring where it is to 
remain. 
Brachycome iberidifolia (Swan River 
Daisy) ; h.h.a. ; 12 inches. — A charming Aus- 
tralian plant varying in the colour of the 
bloom, the best being a pretty soft blue. Seeds- 
men should be asked for a selected strain of good 
blue colouring. Sow in spring in slight heat 
and put out in May. This is the surest way of 
culture, though it may be sown in the open in 
April. 
Browallia speciosa major ; g.a. — A good 
annual for greenhouse pot culture, under a foot 
high, with rich purple - blue flowers. Sow in 
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