Anemones.—­These are highly ornamental, producing a brilliant display of flowers.  The scarlets make very effective beds.  They are mostly hardy, and may be grown in any moist, light, rich garden soil, preferably mixed with a good proportion of silver sand.  They should occupy a sunny and well-drained situation.  For early spring flowering plant from October to December, placing the tubers 2-1/2 or 3 in. deep and 4 or 5 in. apart, with a trowelful of manure under each plant, but not touching them.  A little sea sand or salt mixed with the soil is a preventive of mildew.  If planted in February and March they will bloom from April to June.  They are increased by seeds, divisions, or off-sets; the greenhouse varieties from cuttings in light loam under glass.  The tubers will not keep long out of the ground.  In growing from seed choose seeds from single-flowering plants; sow in March where they are intended to flower 1 in. deep and 9 in. apart; cover with leaf-mould.  Two or three sowings may be made also during the summer.  Height, 6 in. to 2 ft.

Anemonopsis Macrophylla.—­A rather scarce but remarkably handsome perennial, producing lilac-purple flowers with yellow stamens in July and August.  It will grow in ordinary soil, and may be increased by division.  Height, 2 ft.

Angelonia Grandiflora Alba.—­An elegant and graceful greenhouse plant, giving forth a delicious aromatic odour.  It grows best in a compost of turfy loam and peat, but thrives in any light, rich soil.  Take cuttings during summer, place them under glass, but give a little air occasionally.  Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Annuals.—­Plants of this description arrive at maturity, bloom, produce seed, and die in one season.

Hardy.—­The seed should be sown thinly in the open borders during March, April, or May in fine soil, covering slightly with well-prepared mould—­very small seeds require merely a dusting over them.  When the plants are large enough to handle, thin them out boldly, to allow them to develop their true character.  By this means strong and sturdy plants are produced and their flowering properties are enhanced.  Many of the hardy annuals may be sown in August and September for spring flowering, and require little or no protection from frost.

Half-Hardy.—­These are best sown in boxes 2 or 3 in. deep during February and March, and placed on a slight hotbed, or in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 60 degrees.  The box should be nearly filled with equal parts of good garden soil and coarse silver sand, thoroughly mixed, and have holes at the bottom for drainage.  Scatter the seeds thinly and evenly over the soil and cover very lightly.  Very small seeds, such as lobelia and musk, should not be covered by earth, but a sheet of glass over the box is beneficial, as it keeps the moisture from evaporating too quickly.  Should watering become necessary, care must be taken that the seeds are not washed out.  As soon as the young plants appear, remove the glass and place them near the light, where gentle ventilation can be given them to prevent long and straggly growth.  Harden off gradually, but do not plant out until the weather is favourable.  Seed may also be sown in a cold frame in April, or in the open border during May; or the plants may be raised in the windows of the sitting-room.