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These hardy little evergreens are more generallyknown as Bluets. They make charming ornaments for rock-work, planted between large stones, but in this position they need protection from severe frosts....
Take dead leaves and stable-straw, with the dung,in the proportion of two double loads for a three-light frame. Turn it over four or five times during a fortnight, watering it if it is dry. Then mark...
Plant in October or February in deep, rich soil; or itmay be grown on a heap of cinder-ashes, or on any light ground through which the roots can make their way readily. The best way to increase it is...
This hardy perennial produces erect whiteflowers with blue corolla in June or July. It will grow in any ordinary soil, but needs protection in winter, as it is apt to be injured by damp. It may be pro...
Hardy perennial. Leaves and young shoots used for makinga beverage for coughs.
Very pretty hardy trailing perennials, covered from Mayto July with golden Pea-shaped flowers. They will grow in any light, sandy soil, and may be increased by cuttings, which root readily under glass...
May be raised from seed or cuttings. Sow the seed aboutthe second week of March in very rich soil, and cover it with 1 in. of dry earth. In June (having soaked the bed thoroughly overnight) remove the...