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Swainsonia Galegifolia Alba
A graceful and charming cool greenhouseplant, with Fern-like evergreen foliage and pure white flowers, which are borne from April to November. The soil most suitable for it is a mixture of loam and sa...
Nov 11, 2026
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Styrax
Ornamental shrubs requiring a light soil for theircultivation. S. Japonica has Snowdrop-like flowers, and S. Obasa Lily-of-the-Valley-like scented flowers. They are best propagated by layers. Height,...
Nov 11, 2026
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Streptosolen Jamesoni
A good compost for this greenhouse evergreenshrub is two parts sandy loam, one part leaf-mould, and a little silver sand. During growth it needs a liberal supply of water and to be kept near the glass...
Nov 11, 2026
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