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Very showy, hardy, perennial border plants.They will grow in any garden soil, and are readily raised from seed, which, if sown in the autumn, will produce flowers the following June and July. Height,...
A hardy perennial. Leaves used in soups and sauces, also inpickles.
The Dimorphantus Mandschuricus isone of the noblest of deciduous shrubs, the foliage being very large and much divided. Any soil is suitable for its growth, and it may be propagated by cuttings of rip...
This plant is not perhaps quite hardy, stillit may be grown out of doors in a sheltered, sunny situation. It grows well in sandy loam and leaf-mould, and requires a good deal of moisture in the summer...
A very pretty bog plant which blooms from June toAugust. Plant in rich, light soil, and give plenty of water. It is propagated by division. Height, 9 in.
This elegant greenhouseshrub is an evergreen which delights in a rich, sandy loam. It flowers in June, and is increased by cuttings. Height, 3 ft.
Dwarf-growing evergreen shrubs of pretty habit. Thegolden stems and leaves of D. Chrysophylla render that variety specially attractive. A sandy loam is most suitable for their growth. They require the...
Splendid evergreen climbers, suitable either for thegreenhouse or in a sheltered position out of doors. Plant in rich, loamy soil mixed with peat, and, if grown in the open, give protection to the roo...
Cut the weeds down to the ground, and run a skewerdipped in vitriol through the roots.
A hardy perennial, which is very ornamental when inflower. It grows best in a loamy soil, and is easily increased by dividing the roots. Blooms in May. Height, 1 ft.