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The seeds of these tender annuals require to be sown inearly spring in a hot-house or a warm frame having a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees. When 2 or 3 in. high, or large enough to handle, prick off...
The dwarf-growing Bamboos Fortunei variegata andViridi-striata make graceful edgings to borders or paths. The whole family like a rich, loamy, damp soil.
This ornamental hardy perennial makes a goodborder plant, growing in any loamy soil, and producing its blue flowers in June and July. It can be multiplied by dividing the root. Height, 3 ft.
Very ornamental hardy shrubs, bearing rich yellow flowersin spring and attractive fruit in the autumn. Most handsome when trained to a single stem and the head allowed to expand freely. They are not p...
Beautiful hardy annuals, the flowers of which openat night and effuse a delightful odour. Sow the seed in autumn on a gentle hotbed; pot off, and protect in a greenhouse during the winter. Plant them...
Half-hardy annuals. The leaves and topsof the shoots, on account of their clove-like flavour, are used for seasoning soups and introduced into salads.
This half-hardy evergreen shrub likesa sheltered position. Protection from severe frosts is requisite, especially while it is young. It is more suitable as an isolated specimen plant than for the bord...
A deep, strong loam is most suitable, but good cropscan be obtained from any garden soil. The first sowing should be made in February or March, and in succession to May. A sowing of Beck's Green Gem o...
The soil should be dug over to a depth of at least 12in. and liberally enriched with manure. In the open ground the first sowing may be made about the third week in April, another sowing early in May,...
These are not particular as to position or soil, butthe best results are obtained by placing them in a deep rich mould where they can get a fair amount of sunlight. Sow, from the second week in May un...