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This strong-growing creepingperennial plant is not particular as to soil so long as it can enjoy plenty of sunshine. The shoots root of themselves and must be kept in check, else they will choke other...
This requires a deep, loamy soil and a warm, airysituation. May be propagated by cuttings of the shrubs or the root, putting the cuttings into light, rich soil, or by layers. The double kinds of Punic...
The seeds of the hardy annual species of this genus may besown in a sheltered open spot in spring. The half-hardy annuals should be sown thinly in boxes during March and placed in gentle heat. Harden...
Ground intended for Potatoes should be dug deeply in theautumn, thoroughly drained, well manured and trenched, and left rough on the surface during the winter. At the beginning of February stand the t...
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...
This pretty little creepingperennial is very suitable for the front of rock-work. It requires a well-drained vegetable soil and all the sun it can get. It is self-propagating. Though pretty hardy, it...
This genus embraces the Auricula, the Polyanthus, and thePrimrose. The greenhouse varieties are among the most useful of our winter-flowering plants. The seed may be sown at any time from March to Jul...
An ornamental hardy annual, producing tallspikes of dark crimson flowers and purple-tinted foliage. It is not particular as to soil, and merely requires sowing in the open in spring to produce flowers...
A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in a deep, loamysoil. It is propagated by seed sown as soon as it is ripe.