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Torenia
These stove and greenhouse plants require a rich soil. Theymay be increased by seed or division. They flower during June and July. Height, 6 in. to 9 in.
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Tomatoes (Love Apples)
Those intended to be grown in the openshould be raised from seed sown the first week in March in pots of very rich, light mould. Place them in a cucumber-house or other gentle heat, and when the secon...
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Tobacco-Water
Boil 2 oz. of shag, or other strong tobacco, in a pintof water. Apply with a soft brush. This is a deadly poison to insects.
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Tiarella Cordifolia (Foam Flower)
A hardy herbaceous perennial,having fine foliage. It will grow in any good soil, but likes shade and moisture. It may be increased by dividing the roots at the end of the summer. The blooms are produc...
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Tiarella
These hardy herbaceous plants are very suitable forrock-work or the front of a border. They are not particular as to soil; they flower in April, and may be propagated by seed or division. Height, 9 in...
Nov 11, 2026
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