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Plant the runners or off-sets in May in loam and leaf-mould,choosing a damp, shady situation. Russian and Neapolitan Violets may be made to flower throughout the winter and early spring by placing the...
The hardy perennials are suitable for the front of flowerborders or rock-work, but the smaller species succeed best when grown in pots in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand. The herbaceous kinds are in...
Many of these are variegated and very showy asrock-work plants, and will grow in any moist soil, enjoying a shady situation. They may be raised from seed sown early in spring in a warm situation, or m...
A hardy and good perennial for rock-work, havingcompact tufts of green growth and producing deep crimson flowers in May and June. It will grow in any soil, and is of easy culture. It is increased by s...
This well-known and much-admiredevergreen shrub produces masses of white flowers through the winter months, at which season it is especially ornamental. It is generally propagated by layers, but where...
A very elegantand hardy deciduous shrub, which will grow in any soil, and may be increased by layers, or by cuttings planted in the shade under glass. It blooms in June. Height, 12 ft.
A small hardy evergreen shrub, suitable forrock-work or edgings. It likes a light, dry soil and an open situation. It may be propagated by seeds, which are freely produced; but the readiest way to inc...
This graceful evergreen, commonly called Speedwell, bearshandsome spikes of autumn flowers, and makes a good conservatory or sitting-room plant. It stands the winter out of doors in a sheltered positi...