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Cossignia (Through drainage and a liberal)

Through drainage, and a liberal supply of water, are essential points in its culture. "This plant may be increased by cuttings of the ripe wood, inserted in sand, and plunged in a strong moist heat; we have not, however, found them root very freely" (B. S. Williams). C. borbonica (Bourbon). A synonym of C. pinnata.

C. pinnata (pinnate).* fl. white, panicled. l. impari-pinnate, with from three to five oblong, entire leaflets, somewhat scabrous above, dark green, with bright orange-yellow veins beneath. h. 10ft. to 20ft. Mauritius, 1811. SYN. C. borbonica.

COSTMARY, or ALECOST (Tanacetum Balsamita). A hardy perennial, native of the Orient, but now become naturalised in many parts of South Europe. The leaves were formerly put into ale, and are now sometimes used in salads. The plant has a peculiar odour, and is not much used in this country. Propagation is effected by division of the roots, in early spring or in autumn, planting 2ft. apart, in a dry, warm situation, where they may remain for several years.