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Class and Order. Heptandria Monogynia. Generic Character. Cal. sub 7-partitus. Cor. rotata, subseptem-partita. Caps. 2-locularis, polysperma. Specific Character and Synonyms. DISANDRA prostrata. Linn....
Class and Order. Octandria Monogynia. Generic Character. Cal. 4-phyllus. Cor. 4-fida. Filamenta receptaculo inferta. Antheræ bifidæ. Caps. 4-locularis. Specific Character and Synonyms. ERI...
Class and Order. Decandria Monogynia. Generic Character. Cal. 5-phyllus. Petala 5, cordata. Caps. 5-locularis, 10-valvisi, loculis 1-spermis. Specific Character and Synonyms. FAGONIA cretica spinosa,...
This hardy climbing plant growsbest in a light soil, flowers in August, and is increased by layers of the young shoots in summer. Height, 12 ft.
Ivy, St. John's Wort (HypericumCalycinum), early-flowering White Aconite.
These greenhouse herbaceous plants bloom in May. A rich,light soil suits them. Height, 6 in.
To grow this native perennialto advantage, it should be planted in leaf-mould with which a large proportion of sand has been mixed. Confine the roots to a narrow compass by means of slates placed just...
A showy, hardy, deciduous perennial.It thrives in ordinary soil, puts forth its white flowers in June, and is propagated by seed or division. Height, 6 in.
This tuberous perennial is quitehardy, and flourishes in partial shade. The soil must be light and rich, yet moist. The plant does not increase very fast, but the roots of good-sized plants may be div...
A charming spring-flowering plant, bearing pretty whitestar-like flowers on slender stalks. It is used largely for edgings. It looks well in clumps on the front of borders. Plant in autumn, and divide...
Requires a rich, sandysoil, and to be protected in a frame from wet and frost in the winter. Increase by division or by suckers from the root. The flower spikes grow 18 to 27 in. long. The crown of th...
These somewhat resemble miniature Gladioli, and areamong the most useful bulbs for pot-culture. Plant from September to December, placing five or six bulbs in a 5-in. pot, and using a compost of loam,...