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These low-growing perennials are suitable fordry positions on rock-work. They are not particular as to soil, and may be increased by division of roots, while some scatter seed in abundance. Their flow...
A very pretty half-hardy annual which flowers inJuly. Sow the seed early in spring on a slight hotbed covered with glass, and transplant to the flower border at the end of May. Height, 2 ft.
Pretty plants, the flowers resembling a single Dahlia. Theyare mostly hardy, but some need protection. The annuals should be raised on a hotbed in February and be planted out in May. The perennials, t...
Evergreen shrubs which will grow in any soil and areeasily increased by layers. C. Hookeriana attains the dimensions of small trees, and produces a profusion of white flowers and bright crimson berrie...
Well-known hardy perennials. These require the sametreatment as Primulas. Plant in a mixture of loam and peat, and divide as soon as the bloom has died off. Height, 6 in.
This hardyherbaceous plant is suitable for a wild garden. It likes a good, rich soil, and is easily increased by seed or division. August is its flowering period. Height, 3 ft.
This hardy, ornamental shrubwill grow in any soil. It should be planted early in spring on a south or south-west wall, and may be increased by seeds, by budding, or by grafting. The profuse brilliant...
An interesting hardy annual. It merely requiressowing in spring, and will grow in any soil. The flowers are produced in June. Height, 1 ft.
Sow at intervals of a week from March to September in the openground, and during the winter months in frames. A shady position is most suitable. By these frequent sowings, and by often cutting over su...