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.