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An ornamental hardy perennial. It will succeed in anygarden soil, and merely requires the same treatment as ordinary perennials. It is readily increased by dividing the roots, and produces its flowers...
A neat native shrubwhich, with its flowers and clusters of bright red berries, is very attractive in autumn. A rich, light, sandy soil, moist but well drained, is necessary, and the position should be...
Attractive deciduous shrubs.They require to be grown in peat or very sandy loam. In April or May they produce flowers. They can be increased by dividing the creeping roots. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
Beautiful hardy perennials, producing drooping flowers fromMay to July. They succeed best in a light, sandy soil, and may be increased by dividing the roots. Height, 1 ft. V
This little Alpine plant should occupy a warm,sheltered, and dry situation, and be protected with an overhead screen in wet seasons. The soil it most enjoys is a mixture of peat and coarse sand. Its p...
This elegant, hardy,evergreen shrub likes a rich, sandy soil, and may be increased by cuttings planted in a shady border and covered with a hand-glass. Height, 5 ft.
A very fragrant hardyperennial, flowering in January and February. It will grow in any good garden soil and bears division. Height, 1 ft.
To obtain mild and delicately-flavoured Turnips a somewhatlight, sandy, but deep, rich soil is necessary. For a first crop sow the Early White Dutch variety in February or the beginning of March on a...