ACANTHOLIMON (from akanthos, a spine, and limon, sea lavender). ORD. Plantagineae. Dwarf hardy tufted evergreen plants, distinguished from allied genera in having sharp-pointed rigid leaves. They are of rather slow growth, thriving best in a sandy soil, and sunny position, on rock-work more particularly. The flowers are similar to Statice and ArmeriACANTHOLIMON Increased by seeds (which germinate slowly), sown carefully on a warm but rather shaded border, and transplanted when large enough to handle; or by cuttings and very carefully made divisions. The cuttings should be made in late summer, and placed in a frame, to remain there during the winter. ACANTHOLIMON glumaceum (prickly).* fl. rose, spicate, about 1/2in. across, six to eight in a spikelet. Summer. l. densely packed and sharply pointed with spines. h. 6in. Armenia, 1851. Very compact and distinct. SYN. Statice Ararati. ACANTHOLIMON Kotschyi (Kotschy's). fl. white. A good species, but very rarely seen in British gardens. ACANTHOLIMON venustum (charming).* fl. rose, spicate, from twelve to twenty in each spike. Summer. l. broader than in the last, and glaucous. h. 6in. or 8in. Cilicia, 1873. A rare and handsome alpine. Larger than the preceding.