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Half-hardy perennials. May be raised from seedsown early in spring on a hotbed, or later on in a shady spot in the open border; greenhouse culture, however, is more suitable. They bloom in August. Hei...
become general in warm climates and its use universal.
Ornamental hardy herbaceous plants, of easy culture.They are suitable for the border or the rockery, and will grow in any soil if not too dry and exposed. The tuberous roots may be planted at any time...
Beautiful evergreen shrubs. I. Australis has elegant,fern-like foliage and racemes of pink or purple Pea-shaped flowers in April. I. Decora Alba bears its white flowers in July. They require a sandy l...
To destroy insects on plants wash the plant withTobacco-Water (which see). Or put 1 oz. of quassia chips in a muslin bag, pour on some boiling water, and make it up to I gallon; dissolve 1 oz. of soft...
Select strong bulbs of the seedling varieties, andplant them in succession, commencing early in autumn, in good, rich, sandy soil. A liberal supply of water is necessary during the blooming season, bu...
A hardy perennial which flowers inNovember. It will grow in any garden soil, and can be increased by seeds, or by division of the roots. Height, 3 ft.