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A good, deep, loamy soil, well drained, but which retains acertain amount of moisture, is the most suitable. The position should be sheltered, yet open and exposed to the sun. The latter part of Octob...
This hardy evergreen shrubshould occupy a dry and sheltered position. Its fragrant purple flowers are produced in February. Cuttings of the ripened wood, if planted in spring, will strike root freely....
Hardy ornamental shrub. Sprigs used for garnishing andthe leaves in drink.
A pretty hardy perennial which may be grown from seedsown in autumn, choosing a sheltered site, or in March in a frame or under a hand-glass, transplanting it in the autumn into a light, rich, loamy s...
This grand white-flowered Poppy Tree is quitehardy, and will grow in any light, rich soil. It blooms in August and September, and may be increased by seed or by division. Height, 4 ft.
A pretty evergreen stove shrub, which is oftentrained to a single stem so as to form a standard. It succeeds in sandy loam and peat. It may be sunk in the flower-border during the height of summer, bu...
A hardy perennial having immense bronzefoliage. It thrives best in a moist, peaty soil; flowers from May to July, and may readily be increased either by seed or division. Height, 3 ft.