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This handsome,hardy bog-plant produces deep violet-blue flowers in August and September. It may be grown in any damp soil and increased by division. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
Will live in almost any soil, but if large blooms are requiredrich earth is essential. They are increased by pipings taken in May or June. These should be planted out in October, but must be given a w...
As a tall specimen tree nothing is more graceful than theCorsican Pine (Pinus Laricio). P. Strobus Nana is a curious dwarf variety, rarely exceeding 3 ft. in height. The Argentea Aurea is also of dwar...
This consists in drawing out the young grass, or shoots, fromthe joints of Pinks, etc., from May to July being the time for doing so. Place them in light, sandy soil, and cover them with a hand-glass....
Hardy and elegant herbaceousplants, requiring a sandy soil. They may be raised either from seeds or from cuttings of the young growth; they flower in July. Height, 1 ft.
Pretty hardy annuals which thrive in asandy soil. They are easily raised from seed sown in March or April, and bring forth their flowers in August. Height, 1 ft.
A fine, hardy, dwarf plant suitablefor any soil. Its massive sprays of fine blue flowers, arranged in curious clusters, 5 to 6 in. in length, resemble much-branched slender coral.
Suitable for strongsoils; nutritious and hardy.
Good for poor soils.
This effective hardy perennial will grow inany rich, light soil in a warm position, and is a fine lawn plant. Flowers are produced from June to August. It may be increased by seed or division. Protect...
Almost any soil will grow this useful fruit. Young trees maybe planted at any time, when the ground is friable, from November to March, but the earlier it is done the better. The situation should be s...
These pretty evergreens will grow in any soil, and can bepropagated in September by cuttings of half-ripened wood having a heal, planted in a sandy soil, and kept near the glass in a greenhouse. They...