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A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in a deep, loamysoil. It is propagated by seed sown as soon as it is ripe.
Plant in autumn in a moist but well-drained soil. Cuttingsof stout stems 6 or 8 in. long, firmly and deeply planted in a shady situation, mulched with leaf-mould, and kept watered in dry weather, will...
Rich dark-blue or reddish-purpleflowers. Very free-flowering and fine for massing. It is similar to the Cape Hyacinth, but flowers in denser spikes.
For an early supply sow on a gentle hotbed under a frame inJanuary, February, and March. For succession sow thinly on a warm and sheltered border early in March. Follow on with sowings in the open til...
Beautiful early-flowering trees, which will grow in any soil,and can be increased by seeds or suckers.
This is very suitable for planting onthe borders of still waters, where its long frond-like leaves, which turn to a golden yellow in autumn, produce a fine effect. It blooms in June, and is propagated...
Hardy perennials that require but littleattention; may be grown in any common soil, and propagated by division at any time. They flower in April and May. Height, 1 ft.