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Earwigs, to Trap.—An inverted flower-pot, containing a little dry
moss or hay, placed on a stick, forms a good trap for these pests. They
will also congregate in any hollow stems of plants that may be laid
about. They may be destroyed by shaking them into boiling water.

Eccremocarpus (Calampelis).—These climbing half-hardy perennials
will grow in any garden soil, a light, loamy one being preferable. Sow
the seed in autumn on a slight hotbed, pot off, and winter in a
greenhouse. The plants will be ready to turn out on a warm south wall in
April or May. Cut them down in the autumn, and cover the roots with dry
leaves: they will shoot up again in the spring. The foliage is dark and
Clematis-like; the flowers are borne in clusters, are tube-shaped, and
bright orange-scarlet in colour. They are increased by cuttings.

Echeveria.—Choice greenhouse evergreen shrubs. They grow best in a
sandy loam, with a little peat, mixed with pulverised brick rubbish.
Water must be given cautiously. Young plants may be taken off the parent
in October and pressed firmly, but without bruising them, in light, rich
soil. Cuttings should be left for a few days to dry before planting.
They flower in autumn. In winter keep them in a cold frame, and as dry
as possible. Height, 1 ft. to 2 ft.

Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Cone Flower).—A stately hardy
perennial, very pretty when in flower, but hardly suitable for cutting
purposes. It likes a rich, light, loam soil and plenty of sunshine. The
roots may be divided in spring, after growth has fairly started. It
blooms during September and October. Height, 2-1/2 ft.

Echinops (Globe Thistle).—Coarse perennial plants, of stiff
growth. Any soil suits them, and they may be increased by dividing the
roots. They bloom in July. Height, 4 ft.

Echium Creticum.—A scarlet-flowering hardy annual which should be
grown wherever bees are kept. Sow in spring in any garden soil. Height,
1-1/2 ft.

Edelweiss.—See “Gnaphalium.”

Edraianthus Dalmaticus.—A charming little herbaceous perennial
which proves quite hardy in our climate, and well deserves a place in
the rockery. Plant in deep, rich loam, and cover the surface of the
crown with 1/2 in. of coarse sand. It may be propagated from off-sets,
taken with as much root as possible as soon as flowering ceases. Winter
the young plants in a cold frame, and do not give them too much water,
or they will rot. They will bloom in July and August. Height, 4 in.

Egg-Plant (Aubergine).—The fruit of the egg-plant is edible. The
seed is sown in March or April in pots of well-drained, light, rich
soil, and placed in a cucumber frame or on a hotbed with a temperature
of 75 degrees. When the plants are fairly up they are potted off
separately, and when they have started into growth the points are
pinched out, so as to induce a bushy habit. It is necessary to keep the
roots well supplied with water. When the fruit is set, the growth is
stopped at the first joint beyond it. They are mostly treated as
greenhouse pot-plants, but may be grown in the open if planted on a
south border, in ridges like those made for cucumbers, and covered with
hand-glasses till established. The Aubergine is a tender annual. Height,
2 ft.

Eggs of Insects, to Destroy.—Into 3 gallons of water stir 1/4 peck
of lime, 1/2 lb. of sulphur, and 1/2 lb. of tobacco. When settled,
syringe the trees and walls with the clear liquid. More water may be
added afterwards.

Eichhornia Crassipes Major.—A pretty and curious plant which may
be grown in bowls of water like the Chinese Lily. The stalks are
bladders about the size of a greengage, which enable the plant to float.
The flowers are soft lilac-rose in colour, and sparkle as if polished,
each one being about 2 in. in diameter. A little soil at the bottom of
the bowl is beneficial. It will flourish out of doors in summer.

Elder.—See “Sambucus.”

Eleagnus.—Effective variegated shrubs which prove perfectly hardy
in the south of England. They grow in any ordinary soil, and are
increased by cuttings. Height, 10 ft.

Elsholtzia Cristata.—Hardy annuals of great value where there are
bees, the flowers being very sweet. Sow in the open in spring. Height, 1
ft.

Empetrum.—Small hardy evergreen shrubs requiring an elevated and
exposed position, and a dry, barren soil. They flower in May, and are
propagated by layers. Height, 1 ft.

Endive.—Sow at intervals from May till the end of August, but the
principal sowing, to stand the winter, should be made the first week in
August, giving the plants the protection of a frame. When the early sown
ones are 2 in. high transplant them to a rich nursery bed. When 4 in.
high lift them carefully, with the soil round the roots, and place them
in drills about 3 in. deep and 1 ft. apart each way. Water well
immediately after planting, and keep the soil moist.

Epacris.—Pretty Heath-like shrubs. They like a sandy peat soil,
and plenty of moisture. The pots in which they grow should be provided
with ample drainage and stood in a larger-sized pot, with wet moss
between the two. As soon they have done blooming cut them back freely,
and when the fresh shoots are 2 or 3 in. long, pot them off, placing
them in a close, cool pit for three or four weeks. Gradually harden off,
then place them in a sunny situation out of doors, and remove them to
the conservatory in October. They only need sufficient heat to keep out
the frost. Cuttings of the young wood placed in sand with a little
bottom-heat will strike.

Epigaea Repens (Creeping Laurel).—This creeper is hardy and
evergreen, and its flowers possess a delicious fragrance. It may be
grown in loam and sandy peat or in leaf-mould with a little sand added,
in a well-sheltered and moist situation; and may be propagated by
layers, in the same manner as Carnations. It flowers in April. Height, 6
in.

Epilobium Angustifolium.—An ornamental herbaceous plant which may
be grown in any common soil from seed sown in autumn, or may be
increased by division of the roots. It puts forth its flowers in July.
Height, 4 ft.

Epimedium.—An elegant hardy perennial, suitable for shaded borders
or rock-work. The best soil for it is sandy peat. It flowers between
April and June, and is increased by dividing the root. Height, 1 ft.

Eragrostis Elegans (Love Grass).—One of the best of our hardy,
annual, ornamental grasses. Sown in March, it will reach perfection in
August or September. Height, 1 ft.

Eranthis Hyemalis.—See “Winter Aconite.”

Eremurus Robustus.—This hardy perennial bears tall, handsome
spikes of sweetly-scented, peach-coloured flowers in May. It will grow
in any ordinary soil, and is easily propagated by young plants from the
roots. Height, I ft.

Ericas (Heaths).—It is useless to attempt to grow these
beautiful shrubs unless proper soil is provided. The free-growing kinds
thrive best in good black peat and require large pots. The dwarf and
hard-wooded kinds must be provided with sandy peat, and the pots
thoroughly well drained. They need less water than the free-growing
kinds. They all want a good deal of air, and must not be crowded too
closely together. Protect from frost and damp. Cuttings off the tender
tops of the shoots planted in sand under glass will strike. The cuttings
of the stronger-growing kinds should be somewhat longer. As soon as
rooted, pot off singly, place in a close frame, and harden off by
degrees. The hardy sorts grow in a sandy peat, and may be increased by
layers or by cuttings. They bloom at various times. Height, 6 in. to 4
ft. (See “Heaths, Greenhouse.”)

Erigeron.—Very handsome hardy perennials, producing a copious
display of bloom. They will grow in any soil, and may be increased by
division or by seed sown between March and July, or in August or
September. They flower at the end of July. Height, 1 ft.

Erinus.—The hardy perennial kinds bloom in March, the greenhouse
varieties in May. The latter are very pretty. They all like a sandy
soil, and may be increased by seed or by division. Height, 6 in. to 9
in.

Eriogonum.—These pretty, hardy, herbaceous plants bloom in June.
They grow best in a compost of loam and peat, and are easily raised from
seed. Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Eriostemon.—Greenhouse evergreen shrubs. Grow in sandy peat with a
little loam added. Cuttings will strike in sand. They flower in May and
June. Height, 2 ft. to 3 ft.

Erodium.—An extensive genus of very beautiful plants, mostly
hardy. They will grow in any soil, and merely require ordinary
treatment. The bloom is produced in June or July. Height, 4 in. to 1 ft.

Eryngium.—A very ornamental and beautiful kind of Thistle. They
are mostly quite hardy, and will grow in any garden soil, though they
thrive best in a light, sandy one. The greenhouse and frame varieties
should be grown in pots, so that they can be easily housed in winter.
They are readily increased by seed or division, and produce their
flowers in July. Height, 1 ft. to 4 ft.

Erysimum.—Flowers of little merit. The herbaceous kinds thrive in
common soil, but do best in a mixture of loam and peat. They may be
increased by cuttings placed under glass. The annuals and biennials
merely need sowing in the open during autumn. They bloom in June and
July. Height, 1-1/2 ft. to 2 ft.

Erythrina Crista Galli (Coral Plant).—A showy, summer-blooming
greenhouse plant. Place it in turfy loam enriched with old manure. It
may be transferred to the garden in the summer, and when the wood is
ripe cut it back and keep it dry till spring. Cuttings taken at a joint,
with the leaves left on, may be struck in sand.

Erythronium Dens-Canis (Dog’s Tooth Violets).—See “Violets.”

Escallonia.—Handsome, half-hardy, evergreen shrubs, possessing
rich glaucous leaves and bunches of tubular flowers. A peat and sandy
loam soil suits them best. They may be planted against, and trained to,
a south wall, but need protection from frost. The laterals may be cut
back fairly close in March to encourage new growth. They may be
propagated by layering in the autumn, or by suckers taken in the spring.
Height, 3 ft.

Eschscholtzia.—Pretty hardy annuals, especially during August,
when they are in flower. Any rich soil suits them. Easily raised from
seed sown on a gentle hotbed in spring, and afterwards transplanted to
the border. They flower longest if sown in autumn, but the young plants
need protection through the winter. Height, 1 ft.

Eucalyptus Citriodora.—A useful window or greenhouse plant, with
small, oblong, bright green leaves, furnished with appendages that emit
an odour resembling the Lemon-scented Verbena. It is of easy
cultivation, growing freely from seed sown in slight heat. Height, 4 ft.

Eucalyptus Globulus.—A greenhouse everlasting tree, commonly known
as Blue Gum. It delights in a mixture of peat, loam, and sand. Cuttings,
which should not be too ripe, root in sand under glass. It may be grown
from seed sown, in a temperature of 65 degrees, from February to April.
It flowers in June.

Eucharidium.—Pretty little hardy annuals, nearly allied to the
Clarkia. The seed may be sown in autumn for early flowering, or in
spring for blooming in July. Height, 1 ft.

Eucomis Punctata.—A fine, autumn-blooming plant, bearing long
spikes of fragrant creamy-white flowers and curiously-spotted stems. It
may be grown in any rich soil. Height, 2 ft.

Eucryphia Pinnatifida.—A dwarf evergreen shrub with flowers
resembling a white St. John’s Wort. It grows best in a compost of loam
and peat, and is propagated by cuttings planted in sand, and subjected
to heat.

Eugenia Ugni.—An evergreen shrub which produces white flowers in
May, succeeded by round, edible berries. It should be grown in loam and
peat. Ripened cuttings may be struck in sand under glass. Height, 4 ft.

Eulalia Japonica.—A hardy perennial Giant Grass. It is very
handsome as single specimens on lawns, or used in groups on the margins
of shrubberies. The flower panicles in their first stage have erect
branches, but as the flowers open these curl over gracefully, resembling
a Prince of Wales feather. Height, 6 ft.

Euonymus Radicans Variegata.—A hardy evergreen shrub which, given
a sunny situation, will grow in any soil, though a rich, sandy one is
preferable. It may be increased by layers, by seed, by cuttings of ripe
wood taken early in autumn and planted in the shade, or by dividing
strong roots. May is its time to flower. Height, 6 ft. Other varieties
of the Euonymus, or Spindle Tree, are equally hardy, and easy to
propagate.

Eupatorium Odoratum.—A greenhouse shrub which bears sweet-scented
white flowers in August, continuing in bloom for a long while. It may be
planted out at the end of May, but must be lifted before the frost
comes. When flowering ceases, give less water and prune hard back. It
grows well in peat and loam, and is increased by seed or by cuttings of
the young shoots in spring in bottom-heat. Pinch back freely until the
end of July, leaving all growth after that period. Height, 2-1/2 ft.

Euphorbia.—An elegant class of plants. The stove and greenhouse
varieties are generally succulent, and require but little water, while
the hardy kinds need plenty of moisture. Any rich, light soil suits
them, but for the tender, succulent plants it should be mixed with brick
rubbish. Best grown from seed, though the roots may be divided. Height,
2 ft.

Eurya Latifolia Variegata.—A fine, variegated, large-leaved
evergreen, very suitable for covering a low wall, or for conservatory
decoration. It delights in a compost of loam and peat, and is propagated
by cuttings planted in a sandy soil on gentle heat. Height, 2 ft.

Eurybia.—Very pretty flowering shrubs for walls, borders, or
rockeries. They require a light, rich soil, and may be increased by
seeds sown early in spring on a gentle hotbed. Height, 2 ft.

Eutaxia Myrtifolia.—Pretty evergreen shrubs, suitable for the
greenhouse. They thrive best in a mixture of peat and loam, and require
the pots to be well drained. To have nice bushy plants they must be
pinched back well. Cuttings will strike in sand under glass. They flower
in August. Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Eutoca.—Exceedingly pretty hardy annuals. Sow the seed in light
soil early in spring where it is to flower, and thin out so that the
plants have plenty of room. They bloom in July. Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Evening Primrose.—See “Oenothera.”

Everlasting Peas.—See “Peas, Everlasting.”

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Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained
garden soil if sand be put round their roots, but thrive best in a
moderately rich loam. They may remain in the ground for years, for large
bulbs produce the finest flowers. When the flowering is over the leaves
must be allowed to die down, not cut off. Plant from September to
December. The top of the bulb should be about 3 in. below the surface,
according to its size; 10 in. apart is a good distance. Daffodils are
also suitable for pot culture. Plant three to six bulbs, according to
size, in a 4-in. or 5-in. pot, using a compost of two parts fibrous
loam, one part leaf-mould, and one part sand. Place the pots on a bed of
ashes, and cover with 4 in. of cocoa-nut fibre. As soon as top growth
has commenced, remove the plants indoors, and give plenty of light and
air to prevent them being drawn. Daffodils likewise make a good display
when planted on a lawn.

Dahlias.—These attractive plants require a deep, friable soil, not
over rich. They may be grown from seed sown on a hotbed in March and
lightly covered with fine mould. As soon as they are up give all the air
which can with safety be given. When the seedlings are large enough pot
them off singly in the smallest-sized pots or round the edges of 6-in.
ones. Plant them out at the end of May, 1 ft. apart; they will flower at
the end of August. Any that turn out very good had better be propagated
by cuttings from the young tops, to save the kind in case the roots
should die. When flowering is over take up the young bulbs and treat
them as directed afterwards for old tubers.

Another way to propagate them is to place the old tubers in soil over a
hotbed early in March. When the shoots are a couple of inches high the
tubers may be taken up and divided with a sharp knife. Pot off
separately. Water them occasionally with liquid manure, made from guano
and powdered charcoal, well mixed with rain water, and plant them out
early in May. Give them plenty of room, and tie the branches securely to
stakes firmly fixed in the soil. When they have become good bushy plants
put a layer of half-rotted manure round each plant. As soon as frost
turns their foliage brown take them up, cut off the roots, leaving about
6 in. of stem attached, and plunge them into a box of sand, chaff, or
ashes, and preserve them from damp, frost, and heat during the winter.

Daisies (Bellis Perennis).—These pretty, little hardy perennials
are very useful as edgings. To grow them to perfection the ground should
be highly manured, and the roots divided every year, planting them out 6
in. apart in a cool, shady situation. October is a suitable time for
transplanting. They flower continuously from February to July. Height, 6
in.

Dandelions.—Dandelions on lawns, etc., may be killed by cutting
them down as low as possible, and putting a little gas-tar or a pinch of
salt on the wound. Or they may be dug up and blanched for mixing with
salad. In this case plant six roots in an 8-in. pot, and place an
inverted flower-pot over the whole, in order to exclude the light; the
plants are sometimes blanched in the open by covering them with old tan
or fine ashes. The flowers must be kept picked off, for they soon run to
seed, and if unattended to become troublesome.

Daphne.—Beautiful shrubs, mostly evergreens, bearing elegant
flowers followed by bright-red poisonous berries. D. Mezereum is the
most common variety, and is very suitable for the front of shrubberies.
The Chinese variety D. Odorata is too tender for outdoors, but makes a
fine ornament for the greenhouse. The dwarf kinds, bearing fragrant pink
flowers, are rather tender, but are very useful for rockeries occupying
sheltered positions. They all need a peaty soil, and may be increased by
grafting on to the common Spurge Laurel. Different varieties flower at
various periods, from February to October. Height, 9 in. to 6 ft, but
the majority are from 2 ft. to 3 ft. high.

Datura.—Ornamental half-hardy annuals. The seeds of all the
species must be sown on a hotbed early in spring. When the plants are
strong enough transplant them in the border, where they will bloom more
freely than in pots. The seeds of D. Ceratocaula will sometimes remain
several years in the ground before they germinate. They flower in July.
Height, 2 ft. to 3 ft.

Day Flower.—See “Commelina.”

Day Lily.—See “Hemerocallis.”

Delphinium (Larkspur).—The gorgeous spikes of flowers produced
by these plants render them invaluable for the border. They like a deep
soil, highly enriched. The perennials may be divided at the root in
autumn, care being taken not to injure the young fleshy sprouts. The
annuals are readily raised from seed. The quickest way to grow the
perennial varieties from seed is to sow in a frame with a slight
bottom-heat, at any time from March to August; but sowings made in the
open from April to June will succeed. Keep the ground moist, and shade
from the sun till the plants are up, then transplant to nursery beds for
the summer, afterwards transferring them to their final quarters. Flower
in June and July. Height, 1-1/2 ft. to 6 ft.

Dentaria Digitata (Toothwort).—This tuberous hardy perennial
grows well in old leaf-mould, and is very suitable for the base portion
of rock-work, where it can obtain both shade from the midday sun and
moisture. It is readily increased by cutting the roots into pieces about
1-1/2 in. long, and replanting them where they are intended to bloom,
putting 1 in. or so of sand round them. They flower in May. Height,
1-1/2 ft.

Desfontania Spinosa.—A fine, evergreen wall shrub with holly-like
leaves, and long, pendulous scarlet and orange flowers in June. It grows
best in a compost of loam, peat, and sand, with a south or west aspect.
It is propagated by cuttings under glass. Height, 10 ft.

Desmodium Canadense.—This is a fine border hardy perennial,
producing long racemes of rosy-purple flowers in June or July. It
prefers a soil of sandy loam and peat, and may be increased by seed or
by cuttings planted in sand and subjected to heat. Height, 4 ft.

Desmodium Pendulaeflorum.—A hardy evergreen shrub, flowering in
July. It thrives in sandy loam and peat. Cuttings planted in sand with a
little bottom-heat and under glass will strike. Height, 6 ft.

Deutzia.—A beautiful conservatory shrub, bearing in spring a large
quantity of flowers resembling the snowdrop. A peaty soil suits it. It
is pretty hardy. Height, 3 ft.

Devil-in-a-Bush.—See “Nigella.”

Dianthus.—Very beautiful and fragrant flowers. The genus embraces
Carnations, Pinks, Picotees, and Sweet Williams. The soil most suitable
for them is a light, loamy one, mixed with a little rotten dung and
sand. It is well to confine the rarer kind to pots, so as the better to
protect them in winter. They are propagated by layers, cuttings, or
division of roots. If the cuttings are taken about the middle of June,
and placed under glass on a gentle hotbed, they will be ready in about
three weeks to plant out in the open. The annuals and biennials merely
require sowing where they are intended to bloom. Flower in July. Height,
1-1/2 ft. to 2 ft.

Dictamnus (Burning Bush).—See “Fraxinella.”

Dielytra Spectabilis (Venus’s Car, Bleeding Heart, or Lyre
Flower).—One of the most elegant hardy perennials for forcing for
table decorations, or cutting for vases. The graceful, pendent branches
are laden with beautiful red or purple heart-shaped flowers; these,
combined with the delicate green of the foliage, give them a conspicuous
place among plants. Out of doors in summer, among shrubs or herbaceous
plants, they are exceedingly attractive. Let them be planted in tufty
groups in a warm, sheltered border of rich, light soil. They may be
increased by division of the root, as in the Dahlia, or by cuttings.
Height, 3 ft.

Digitalis (Foxglove).—Very showy, hardy, perennial border
plants. They will grow in any garden soil, and are readily raised from
seed, which, if sown in the autumn, will produce flowers the following
June and July. Height, 1 ft. to 3 ft.

Digitata.—See “Callirhoe.”

Dimorphantus (Aralia Sinensis).—The Dimorphantus Mandschuricus
is one of the noblest of deciduous shrubs, the foliage being very large
and much divided. Any soil is suitable for its growth, and it may be
propagated by cuttings of ripe wood, taken at a joint and planted on a
shaded site. It produces its flowers at midsummer. Height, 4 ft. to 6
ft.

Dimorphotheca Ecklonis.—This plant is not perhaps quite hardy,
still it may be grown out of doors in a sheltered, sunny situation. It
grows well in sandy loam and leaf-mould, and requires a good deal of
moisture in the summer months, though from autumn till spring it should
be kept on the dry side. During winter it is safest to afford it
protection. It is generally raised from cuttings late in summer, which
are kept through the winter in small pots in the greenhouse.

Diphylleia Cymosa.—A very pretty bog plant which blooms from June
to August. Plant in rich, light soil, and give plenty of water. It is
propagated by division. Height, 9 in.

Diplacus Glutinosus (Hard-wooded Mimulus).—This elegant
greenhouse shrub is an evergreen which delights in a rich, sandy loam.
It flowers in June, and is increased by cuttings. Height, 3 ft.

Diplopappus.—Dwarf-growing evergreen shrubs of pretty habit. The
golden stems and leaves of D. Chrysophylla render that variety specially
attractive. A sandy loam is most suitable for their growth. They require
the warmest situation the garden affords, and to be protected during the
winter. Cuttings strike readily. They flower in August. Height, 2 ft.

Disbudding—The object of Disbudding is to prevent the growth of
branches which, from their position, would be useless to the tree, and
would consequently have to be cut away later on. The process is both
simple and expeditious. The trees are gone over once a week during the
spring, and the useless buds are rubbed off with the thumb, taking off
first those which are most unfavourably situated. The work should be
done gradually, so as not to give any check to the tree.

The term is also applied to the pinching out of flower-buds, such as
those of the Chrysanthemum, so as to give more room and strength to the
remaining blooms.

Disemma.—Splendid evergreen climbers, suitable either for the
greenhouse or in a sheltered position out of doors. Plant in rich, loamy
soil mixed with peat, and, if grown in the open, give protection to the
roots during the winter. They flower in July, and may be increased by
cuttings planted in sand under glass. Height, 20 ft. to 30 ft.

Dittany.—See “Cunila.”

Docks, to Kill.—Cut the weeds down to the ground, and run a skewer
dipped in vitriol through the roots.

Dodecatheon.—A hardy perennial, which is very ornamental when in
flower. It grows best in a loamy soil, and is easily increased by
dividing the roots. Blooms in May. Height, 1 ft.

Dog’s-Tooth Violets.—See “Violets.”

Dolichos Lablab.—Half-hardy annuals. The seed should be sown in
spring in pots placed in heat, and kept in the hothouse till May, when
the plants may be set out in a sheltered position, placing sticks for
them to run up, in the like manner to Beans. Flower in July. Height, 6
ft.

Dondia Epipactis.—A very pretty and extremely hardy little
perennial, suitable for either pot culture or rock-work. It thrives in
peat or leaf-mould, and likes a moist position. Strong clumps may be
divided in February, but it is rather shy at being moved. It flowers in
May. Height, 6 in.

Doronicum (Leopards Bane).—An ornamental hardy perennial. It
will grow in any garden soil, and may be propagated from seed sown
either in the autumn or spring, or by dividing the root. It produces its
flowers in May. Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Draba.—Pretty dwarf Alpine plants which bloom during April and
May; very suitable for rock-work. They flourish in a compost of loam and
peat, and may be propagated by seed or division. Height, 1-1/2 in. to 3
in.

Dracaena Indivisa.—A stove evergreen shrub much valued for its
foliage and as a table plant. It requires a light, loamy soil and plenty
of light. Cuttings stuck in tan or peat and sand, and provided with
strong heat, will strike. It flowers in June. Height, 3 ft.

Dracocephalum (Dragon’s Head).—Ornamental plants, mostly bearing
lilac or blue flowers. Many of the half-hardy kinds are grown in pots,
so that they may the more readily be removed to the greenhouse in
winter. The perennials are propagated by dividing the roots. The annuals
are increased from seed sown in March or early in April. They like a
rich, light soil, and come into bloom in June and July. Height, 1 ft. to
2 ft.

Dracophyllum.—Greenhouse evergreen shrubs of an ornamental
character. The pots should be filled with an equal mixture of sand and
peat. They are propagated by planting the young shoots in sand, covering
them with a hand-glass, and plunging them in heat. They flower in June.
Height, 2 ft.

Dragon’s Head.—See “Dracocephalum.”

Dryas Octopetala (Mountain Avens).—A prostrate, creeping
perennial which bears white Anemone-like flowers from July to September.
It thrives in peat, and is increased by seeds, cuttings, or division.
Not being quite hardy, protection should be afforded during winter.
Height, 6 in.

Dutchman’s Pipe—See “Aristolochia.”

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