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Weigelia
Free-flowering, hardy, deciduous shrubs, the flowers beingproduced in profusion along the shoots in April, and varying in colour from white to deep crimson. The plants will grow in any soil, and requi...
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Weeds in Paths
These may be destroyed by strong brine, applied whenhot. Or mix 1/2 lb. of oil of vitriol with 6 gallons of water, and apply, taking care not to get the vitriol on the hands or clothes.
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Watsonia
Plant the bulbs during January in sandy loam with a littlepeat. They flower in April. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
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Water-cress
Sow in prepared places, during spring, in sluggishbrooks and moist situations; or it may be grown on a shady border if kept moist by frequent waterings. It may also be grown in a frame in September fr...
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Wasps
To destroy Wasps rinse a large bottle with spirits ofturpentine, and thrust the neck into the principal entrance to their nest, stopping up all the other holes to prevent their escape. In a few days t...
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Walnuts
The Nuts for raising young trees may be planted at any timebetween October and the end of February, 3 in. deep and 1-1/2 ft. apart. Train to a single stem 8 to 10 ft. high, removing all the side branc...
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Wall-flower (Cheiranthus)
These favourite hardy perennials prefera rich, light, sandy soil, and a dry situation. The seed may be sown where it is intended for them to bloom either in autumn or spring. Thin out to 2 ft. apart....
Nov 11, 2026
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