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A charming little herbaceous perennial whichproves quite hardy in our climate, and well deserves a place in the rockery. Plant in deep, rich loam, and cover the surface of the crown with 1/2 in. of co...
A scarlet-flowering hardy annual which should begrown wherever bees are kept. Sow in spring in any garden soil. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
Coarse perennial plants, of stiff growth.Any soil suits them, and they may be increased by dividing the roots. They bloom in July. Height, 4 ft.
A stately hardy perennial,very pretty when in flower, but hardly suitable for cutting purposes. It likes a rich, light, loam soil and plenty of sunshine. The roots may be divided in spring, after grow...
A prostrate, creeping perennialwhich bears white Anemone-like flowers from July to September. It thrives in peat, and is increased by seeds, cuttings, or division. Not being quite hardy, protection sh...
Greenhouse evergreen shrubs of an ornamental character.The pots should be filled with an equal mixture of sand and peat. They are propagated by planting the young shoots in sand, covering them with a...
Choice greenhouse evergreen shrubs. They grow best in asandy loam, with a little peat, mixed with pulverised brick rubbish. Water must be given cautiously. Young plants may be taken off the parent in...