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become general in warm climates and its use universal.
Half-hardy perennials. May be raised from seedsown early in spring on a hotbed, or later on in a shady spot in the open border; greenhouse culture, however, is more suitable. They bloom in August. Hei...
Ornamental evergreen shrubs, thriving bestin a compost of loam and peat. They are increased by cuttings planted in sand and subjected to a little heat. Height, 6 ft.
This small alpine creeper is a profuse bloomer,its glistening white flowers being produced at all seasons. It grows in moist vegetable mould, and bears transplanting at any season. Care, however, is r...
Very pretty and hardy, bearing fine spikes of deep,rich blue flowers in compact clusters on a stem 6 to 9 in. high. Sweet-scented, and blooms about May. The Alba, or white, variety is also sweet-scent...
May be grown in pots, in glasses, or in beds and borders.The soil should be rich and light. Good loam mixed with old manure and a little leaf-mould and sand suits them very well. If intended to be gro...
A very hardy race of spring-flowering bulbs.Though the varieties are very dissimilar in appearance, they all produce a good effect, especially when planted in good large clumps. Plant from September t...
This shrub delights in a moist, sheltered position andrich soil. It may be increased at any time from cuttings of the young side-shoots, 2 or 3 in. long, under glass, in sandy soil. The old stems will...
Hardy evergreen shrub. Leaves and young shoots used formaking tea; also as a pot herb.