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Enjoys a sandy soil. Increased by cuttings taken in springor autumn and placed in a shady border under hand-glasses. It is of evergreen habit, and forms a dense and highly ornamental hedge. (See also...
The cultivation of Gages is similar to that of Plums. In theopen they may be grown as dwarfs or pyramids, and in orchard-houses as gridirons, cordons, or in pots. The chief points to observe are to th...
Very ornamental flowers, which willgrow in any common soil, but thrive most in a light, rich one. Seeds of the annual kinds are sown in the spring. The perennials are increased by dividing the roots....
The Heart-shaped Galax is a charminglittle plant for rock-work. It is perennial, and does not lose the old leaves till the new ones appear. A rich, light mould is required for its growth, and its situ...
Ornamental hardy perennials, requiring plentyof room. They are readily increased by seed or division of the root, and flower in July. Height, 3 ft. to 4 ft.
This hardy herbaceous plant blooms in July. It will grow inany soil, and can be increased by division of the root. Height, 1 ft.
Plant in a hothouse in fibrous peat mixed with a largeproportion of sand. Give plenty of heat and moisture during growth, with a thin shade to keep off the sun's midday rays. Lower the temperature as...
Plant small cloves from February to April in rows 9 in. apartand 6 in. from each other in the row. Lift them when the leaves die down, dry them in the sunshine, and store in an airy, cool shed.
A hardy evergreen shrub, which is very suitablein its early stages for pot-culture. A light, loamy soil is what it likes. Cuttings taken in August and placed in sand under a hand-glass will strike fre...
This plant grows best in pots of turfy loam andleaf-mould, to which has been added a little old mortar. Good drainage is essential. Water freely in summer, and keep just moist in winter. Keep the foli...
Elegant evergreen shrubs which flower in April and May.They are most suitable for adorning the greenhouse, and grow best in a soil of loamy peat and sand. Cuttings of half-ripened wood planted under g...