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A very effective deciduous shrub, withlarge, curiously-cut leaves. It likes an open soil, and is propagated by cuttings. February is its blooming time. Height, 12 ft.
Very handsome half-hardy annuals; will grow readily fromseed in any garden soil, but prefer a sandy one. They bloom in July. Height, 2 ft.
For a first crop sow early in March, and in Aprilfor succession. Transplant as soon as ready into deeply-trenched, well-manured soil, about 2 ft. apart. Hoe well, and keep clear from weeds. For exhibi...
A hardy evergreen shrub, which will grow in anysoil if the situation is shady and damp. It thrives without any sunshine, but will not endure the constant dropping of moisture upon its leaves from tree...
Budding consists in raising an eye or bud from one part ofa bush or tree and transplanting it to another part, or to any other plant of the same species. The process is not only more simple and rapid...
Half-hardy, tall, deciduous greenhouse shrubs, delighting ina loamy soil mixed with peat. They may be grown out of doors during the summer, but need the protection of a house in winter.
This showy plant, bearing large blue flowers inJune, may be increased by division of the roots into as many plants as there are heads, from slips, or from seed sown in the open border in spring. It is...
A miniature hardybulbous plant, which produces in February and March erect flowers about the size of snowdrops. Set the bulbs in sandy loam or leaf-mould, choosing a sunny situation. The bulbs may be...
This bulb produces early inspring, and preceding the foliage, a mass of rose-purple flowers close to the ground. It is perfectly hardy, and valuable for edgings or rock-work. Plant in autumn in light...
Showyand ornamental hardy perennials. They will grow in any good soil, and flower from May to September; may be increased by suckers. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
A useful evergreen shrub which may be grown inany soil or situation. The B. Japonica Aurea is one of the best golden plants known for edgings to a walk. The closer it is clipped the brighter it become...