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In order to grow Parsley to perfection it is necessary thatthe ground be well drained, as the roots and stems must be kept dry, and the soil should be rich and light. Three sowings may be made during...
Among the best of our flowering shrubs, producing awealth of sweetly-scented flowers. For cultivation, see "Syringa."
P. Arundinacea is the well-known perennial Ribbon Grass;it is easily grown from seed, and the root allows division. P. Canariensis is the useful canary seed: it may be propagated from seed on any soil...
A superb, rich blue, hardy annual. It willgrow in any soil, and is easily raised from seed sown in spring. Flowers are borne in June. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
These ornamental half-hardy perennials prefer a mixture ofsandy loam and vegetable mould, but will grow in any rich, light soil. Seeds sown in March or April, at a temperature of from 65 to 75 degrees...
An American evergreen shrub, which, like all of its class,thrives best in sandy peat; it delights in partial shade, and a moist but well-drained position. It is increased by layers in September, which...
A hardy, deciduous, twining shrub, which will growin any soil, and may be increased by layers or by cuttings placed under glass. It flowers in July. Height, 10 ft.