PINELLIA ternata. Japan. A small, tuberous perennial of the arum family. In spring it sends forth several three-parted leaves, resembling those of our eastern jack-in-the-pulpits, on 6-10" stalks. Closely following these are the flowering stems, each presenting a cupped, pale green spathe and a slender central spadix or flower stalk, snaking upwards for 4" or more. An unusual and attractive subject for containers and shady nooks in the open garden. Shade, acid soil, moderate watering while in growth and bloom. Probably hardy to 10^oF or less.