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Lupins

Though old-fashioned flowers, these still rank among our mostbeautiful annual and herbaceous border plants. They may be grown in any soil, but a rich loam suits them best. The seed germinates freely w...

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Though old-fashioned flowers, these still rank among our mostbeautiful annual and herbaceous border plants. They may be grown in
any soil, but a rich loam suits them best. The seed germinates freely
when sown in March, and the flowers are produced in July. Height, 2
ft. to 3 ft.

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