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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
Borage order (Boraginaceae). The best species are S. asperri- 
mum, a native of the Caucasus, growing 4 to 6ft. high, and 
bearing first red and then blue flowers in summer. Aureo- 
variegatum is a pretty variety with its leaves bordered with 
yellow. S. caucasicum grows 3ft. high, and bears blue flowers 
in summer. S. officinale is a British species of no value for 
garden decoration, but its varieties bohemicum (Scarlet Com- 
frey), with crimson flowers ; and lutea marginatum, with 
yellow-margined leaves, are showy kinds. They will all suc- 
ceed in ordinary soil in shrubbery borders, woodland gardens, 
or in groups on grass. The variegated kinds do well in mixed 
borders. Care should be taken to promptly remove any green 
leaves from the latter. Plant in autumn. Increased by divi- 
sion in October or March. 
Tchihatchewia. — The only species of this genus bear- 
ing the formidable name just given is T. isatidea, a native of 
Armenia, and a member of the Wallflower order (Cruciferae). 
The plant is a biennial of tufted habit of growth, clothed with 
silky hairs, and bears rosy-lilac vanilla-scented flowers in 
racemes in May. A very pretty and showy plant for the rock 
garden, thriving in ordinary well-drained soil in a sunny spot. 
Sow seeds in September in sandy soil in a cold frame, grow 
the seedlings on in pots till March, then plant out. Or sow in 
April where required to grow. 
Tellsma. — T. grandiflora is a hairy perennial of tufted 
growth, with prettily veined and bronzy purple-tinted leaves and 
greenish-yellow flowers borne in racemes in summer. A 
native of N. America, and a member of the Saxifrage order 
(Saxifragaceae). The plant in question somewhat resembles 
the Heucheras. There is a variety of it named purpurea with 
crimson-bronze foliage. The plants grow a foot high, and 
will succeed in ordinary soil in sun or in shade. Plant in 
autumn or spring. Increased by division in October or 
March. 
Teucrium (Germander). — Hardy perennials, belonging 
to the Lavender order (Labiatas). They are not particularly 
attractive plants, but may be grown in large gardens where 
there is plenty of space. The most attractive species are : 
T. chamaedrys (Wild Germander), a native plant, growing 6in. 
high, and bearing rosy-purple and white flowers in late 
summer. Suitable for borders, rockeries or walls. T. marum 
(Cat Thyme), a S. European species, bearing reddish-purple 
flowers in summer, and growing ift. high. T. scorodonium 
variegata (Variegated Wood Sage), a native plant, with varie- 
gated foliage, growing ift. high. T. marum will succeed on 
