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ROSEMARY

Hardy ornamental shrub. Sprigs used for garnishing andthe leaves in drink.

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)

This hardy evergreen shrubshould occupy a dry and sheltered position. Its fragrant purple flowers are produced in February. Cuttings of the ripened wood, if planted in spring, will strike root freely....

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Roses

A good, deep, loamy soil, well drained, but which retains acertain amount of moisture, is the most suitable. The position should be sheltered, yet open and exposed to the sun. The latter part of Octob...

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Rubus

See "Blackberries."Rudbeckia (Cone Flower.)--Hardy annuals yielding yellow flowers in July. They are readily grown from seed sown early in spring, and will grow in any garden soil, but naturally succe...

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Saintpaulia Ionantha

The leaves of this plant spread themselveslaterally just over the soil, forming a rosette, in the centre of which spring up large violet-like flowers. It is a continuous bloomer. A rather light, rich...

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RUE

Hardy evergreen shrub. Leaves used for medicinal drinks;useful for poultry with croup.

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Ruta Graveolens

This hardy evergreen shrub is a species of Rue.It enjoys a good, rich soil, in which it flowers freely in August. Cuttings may be struck under a hand-glass. Height, 3 ft.

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Ruscus Aculeatus (Butchers Broom)

A hardy evergreen shrub whichthrives in any rich soil, and may be increased by division of the root. Height, 1 ft.

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Sage

This useful herb likes a rich, light soil, and is propagated bydivision of the root, by cuttings, or by seed.

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Ruta Patavina (Rue of Padua)

For rock-work this hardy perennial isvery useful. It likes a dry yet rich and light soil. At midsummer it produces an abundance of greenish-yellow flowers. It can be raised from seed, or cuttings may...

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Saffron, Spring

See "Bulbocodium."

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Potting

Great attention must be paid to this important gardeningoperation. It is necessary that the pots used be perfectly clean, and, if new, soaked in water for several hours previously, otherwise they woul...

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