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Scorzonera
Sow in March in light soil in rows 18 in. apart. Thinthe plants out to about 7 in. one from the other. They may perhaps be ready for use in August, but to have large roots they should be left till the...
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SCURVY GRASS
The small leaves are eaten as watercress.
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Scutellaria
These plants will grow in any good soil. The hardyperennials flower in July. The greenhouse varieties merely require protecting in the winter. They all bear division of the root, and are easily raised...
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Scyphanthus
An elegant and curious trailer, which is best grown ina loamy soil. It may be increased from seed sown in April, and it flowers in August. Height, 2 ft.
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Seakale
The readiest way of propagating this useful vegetable is byoff-sets, but it may be raised from seed sown in March or April in rows 1 ft. apart. Thin out the young plants to 6 in. in the rows, and tran...
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Sedum (Stonecrop)
This well-known hardy perennial is suitable forpots or rock-work. It delights in a light, sandy soil, and is readily increased by division or cuttings. It flowers in June or July. Height, 3 in.
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Seed-Sowing
Two of the most important points in the sowing of seedare the proper condition of the ground and the regular and uniform depth at which the seed is sown. Seeds require light, heat, air, and moisture f...
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