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Effective little perennials for rock-work, growing best ina light, dry, sandy soil. The hardy kinds like an exposed position; rarer kinds should be grown in pots, as they need protection in winter. Th...
Hardy perennial. Young leaves and tops usedfor stuffing, also in soups and sauces.
Very decorative conifers, mostly of conicalshape, and indispensable to the shrubbery. They thrive in any soil, but prefer a moist situation. For sheltered positions, where a small dome-shaped bush is...
These slender, rapid-growing climbers are extremelypretty when in bloom during June, but they are only half-hardy; they therefore need greenhouse care, or to be planted in a warm situation. They flour...
A fine climbing plant with handsome foliage and anabundance of fine yellow flowers. Quite hardy. Sow on a hotbed early in spring, and when sufficiently large and strong, pot off, place in a cold frame...
This is a very beautifulvariety of the Polyanthus Narcissus, and is grown to bloom at the advent of the Chinese New Year. It is very fragrant and free blooming, and is generally flowered in an ornamen...
Hardy Fern-like perennials, suitable for the backs ofborders. They grow well in any light soil from seed sown in spring or autumn, and may also be increased by division. Thermopsis Montana(Fabacea).--...
This hardy herbaceous plant will grow in anyordinary garden soil. It flowers in July, and is easily raised from seed or increased by division. Height, 1-1/2 ft.