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This greenhouse evergreen twining plant delights in asoil of loam and peat; flowers in March, and is increased by dividing the roots. Height, 10 ft.
A useful hardy perennial forrock-work. It will grow in any soil, if not too wet, and may be increased by seed sown in the spring or early autumn, or by dividing the roots. It flowers in June. Height,...
A hardy, bulbous perennial. Plant in October orNovember in any garden soil, and the flowers will be borne in July. Height, 1 ft.
This is popularly known as the "Star." It bearslarge heads of pure white flowers, and is suitable for borders, pots, or forcing in a cool house. Any common soil suits it. It is increased by off-sets....
A pretty and free-blooming half-hardy annual, which producesfine spikes of orange-scarlet flowers in June. It is multiplied by cuttings or seeds. Height, 1 ft. to 1-1/2 ft.
Strong-growing and verynutritious. ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM (True Sweet Vernal),--Hardy and gives fragrance to hay.
This favourite lemon-scented verbena should begrown in rich mould. If grown in the open, it should be trained to a wall facing south, and in winter the roots need protecting with a heap of ashes and t...
This pretty little herbaceous plant, with its cushionsof green growth, makes a very fine display on rock-work or in any shady position. Ordinary soil suits; it is of easy culture, and flowers during J...