A large volume could be filled solely with notes on hardy herbaceous plants; but the average flower lover might prefer to see some of the most valuable kinds classified for his guidance. Those named herewith are tabulated according to their flowering season. The letters d, m, and t indicate respectively dwarf (up to 18 inches high), medium (18 to 36 inches), and tall growers (upwards of 3 feet) respectively. It is necessary, however, to point out, with a view to muzzling the over-eager critic, that heights vary according to soil, situation, and treatment; that flowers sometimes extend over more than one season: and that a few kinds which are not strictly herbaceous are included: -

Herbaceous Autumn Bloomers

Anemone Japonica. See special chapter.

Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). See special chapter.

Boltonia asteroides, pale pink or lilac, t.

Chrysanthemums. See special chapter,

Dahlias. See special chapter.

Sedum spectabile, rose, d.

Tricyrtis hirta, white, spotted purple, m.

The foregoing particulars will enable the planter to procure and arrange good material for his herbaceous borders.

Herbaceous Winter Bloomers

Aconite, Winter. See bulbous flowers.

Anemone Apennina . See special chapter.

Anemone blanda . See special chapter.

Arabis, white, d.

Aubrietia, blue, violet, or rose, d.

Chionodoxas. See chapter on bulbous flowers.

Crocuses. See chapter on bulbous flowers.

Daffodils. See special chapter.

Forget-me-nots, blue, d.

Fritillaria. See bulbous flowers.

Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose), white, d.

Hepaticas, blue, pink, and white, d.

Irises. See special chapter.

Orobus vernus, purple, d.

Primroses and Polyanthuses, various colours, d.

Sanguinaria Canadensis (Blood Root), white, d.

Scillas (Squills). See bulbous flowers.

Violets, blue and white, d.