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This shrub delights in a moist, sheltered position andrich soil. It may be increased at any time from cuttings of the young side-shoots, 2 or 3 in. long, under glass, in sandy soil. The old stems will...
These hardy annuals grow freely in any rich, damp soil;a shady position is indispensable. Height, 1/8 ft.
This small alpine creeper is a profuse bloomer,its glistening white flowers being produced at all seasons. It grows in moist vegetable mould, and bears transplanting at any season. Care, however, is r...
Very pretty and hardy, bearing fine spikes of deep,rich blue flowers in compact clusters on a stem 6 to 9 in. high. Sweet-scented, and blooms about May. The Alba, or white, variety is also sweet-scent...
May be grown in pots, in glasses, or in beds and borders.The soil should be rich and light. Good loam mixed with old manure and a little leaf-mould and sand suits them very well. If intended to be gro...
A very hardy race of spring-flowering bulbs.Though the varieties are very dissimilar in appearance, they all produce a good effect, especially when planted in good large clumps. Plant from September t...
Favourite dwarf shrubs. Any soil suitsthe hardy kinds, but they prefer shade and moisture. These may be increased by seed or division. The greenhouse varieties thrive best in a mixture of loam and pea...
Hardy evergreen shrub. Leaves and young shoots used formaking tea; also as a pot herb.