Gardening for the Million

rm and colour for several years. They are of the easiest culture, merely requiring

slender foliage. From May to July, when it bears spikes of white flowers, it is very handsome. It d

y light, rich soil, and are readily increased by di

itable for the front of large borders. The Common Yew (Baccata) grows dense and bushy, and is excellent for hedges. The dark green leaves of the Irish Yew (Baccata Fastigiata) make a fine contrast with lighter foliage. Dovaston

rooping leaves, and is suitable for vases, etc. It bears a white flower. Yuccas are mostly evergreen shrubs, are very beautiful, and have the habit of palm-trees. A light, rich soil suits them al

be-shaped flowers from June to October. It grows freely in a sunny position in any dry, lig

in spring, but it will germinate in ordinary soil in Ma

al ornamental grass, the foliage being striped green and white, and gro

Give protection in severe weather, and supply with water during the growing season. Take

t be raised on a gentle hotbed in spring, and planted out in June 1 ft. apart in the