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These plants like a dry situation. Theywill grow in smoky districts, and may be increased by cuttings of firm side-shoots under a glass in summer or by layers in September. With the protection of a gr...
The species of this genus are very pretty and free flowering,some being half-hardy climbers notable for their foliage. They like a rich, light soil. Cuttings of the stove kinds root freely under a gla...
This hardy deciduous shrub bears in Septemberdeliciously scented pure white flowers on the side-shoots of the previous year's growth. It needs a light soil and a dry, sunny situation. It may be propag...
A genus of very elegant, free-flowering, evergreengreenhouse shrubs. They flourish in the border of the conservatory (or against a south wall if protected from cold) in an equal mixture of loam, peat,...
Very pretty half-hardy annuals; useful for beds, edging,pots, or rock-work. They produce an abundance of Lobelia-like flowers in August. Sow the seed in the open in spring. Height, 6 in.
A greenhouse climbing or trailing plant, which thrives in amixture of loam, peat, and sand. Cuttings will strike in heat, but it is more readily grown from seed.
Most beautiful evergreen plants forthe greenhouse. The soil most suitable for them is a compost of leaf-mould, loam, and sand. Give a liberal supply of water when in full growth, but from September to...
This rapid climber is well adapted for theconservatory, but it will thrive in the open air if the root is protected during the winter. If planted against a rough wall its tendrils will catch in the cr...
These tender annuals should be sown on a moderate hotbedin March or April, in pans of leaf-mould and sand, covering with 1/4 in. of soil. When a couple of inches high place them in small pots, replace...
These hardy perennials are best grown in sandy peat andloam. They are easily raised from seed or cuttings, and produce their flowers in July and August. Height, 1 ft.
A half-hardy, annual, ornamental grassbearing clusters of beautiful pearl-like seeds. Sow in a warm spot in April, barely covering the seed with fine soil, and keep the surface of the ground moist til...