Aconite (Monk's-Hood or Wolf's-Bane)
Very pretty and very hardy,and succeeds under the shade of trees; but being very poisonous should not be grown where there are children. Increased by division or by seeds. Flowers June to July. Height...
not be grown where there are children. Increased by division or
by seeds. Flowers June to July. Height, 4 ft. (See also "Winter
Aconites.")
Acorus (Sweet Flag).--A hardy bog plant, having an abundance of
light-coloured evergreen foliage. It will grow in any wet soil.
Height, 2 ft.
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