Vegetables




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Cabbage For Stock

No vegetable raised in the temperate zone, Mangold Wurtzel alone excepted, will produce as muc...


Cabbage Greens

In the vicinity of our large cities, the market gardeners sow large areas very thickly with ca...


Cabbages Under Glass

The very early cabbages usually bringing high prices, the enterprising market gardener either ...



Cold Frame And Hotbed

To carry on hot-beds on a large scale successfully is almost an art in itself, and for fuller ...




Raising Cabbage Seed

Cabbage seed in England, particularly of the drumhead sorts, is mostly raised from stumps, or ...


Savoy Cabbages

The Savoys are the tenderest and richest-flavored of cabbages, though not always as sweet as a...



Abutilon

Half-hardy greenhouse perennial Handsome plants, two feet or more in height, can be produced f...


Achimenes

Greenhouse or stove perennials Although Achimenes can be propagated by division of the tubers,...


Achimenes

Showy stove bulbs remarkable for their beauty. Given a sufficiency of heat, the cultivation is o...


Agapanthus

In favoured districts on the South coast this noble plant succeeds admirably if planted out betw...


Allium

The Allium neapolitanum is the finest white-flowered variety, and is exceedingly valuable for bo...


Alonsoa

These popular half-hardy flowers are not only valuable for a summer display in borders, but they...


Alstroemeria

An elegant plant which belongs to the nearly hardy group referred to in the notice of Ixia. In a...


Amaryllis

Hippeastrum The majority of the named varieties are expensive, and a very considerable saving...



Anemone

The Windflower. Hardy perennial The discovery that it is easy to flower the popular St. Brigid...


Anemone

Windflower Our observations on this flower will be limited to the tuberous varieties; but eve...


Antirrhinum

Snapdragon. Hardy perennial In bygone years Antirrhinums were seldom seen beyond the limits of...


April

Vegetation is now in full activity, the temperature increases rapidly, frosts are less frequen...


April

Many half-hardy flowers, such as Acroclinium, Convolvulus major, Linum rubrum, Nemesia, Salpiglo...


Aquilegia

Columbine. Hardy perennial Since the introduction of the long-spurred hybrid varieties the Aq...



Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis Asparagus is a liliaceous plant of perennial duration, and it demands m...


Asparagus

A dressing of dung 2 lb. nitrate of soda 3-1/2 to 4 lb. superphosphate 3 lb ...


Asparagus

Greenhouse foliage varieties. Half-hardy perennials The finely laciniated foliage of A. plumos...


Aster

Callistephus sinensis. Half-hardy annual In high summer so many flowers are available that no ...


Aubrietia

Hardy perennial In the early months of the year few subjects in the garden present so gay an ...


August

The importance of summer-sown Vegetables and Salads is dealt with under July, and seeds of mos...


August

Annuals and Biennials, Hardy.--In the majority of English gardens the spring display of bulbous ...


Auricula

Primula Auricula. Hardy perennial Keen is the enthusiasm of the Auricula amateur. The only com...


Babiana

Babianas are delicately constituted, but extremely elegant plants when well grown. Though far fr...


Balsam

Impatiens Balsamina. Half-hardy annual The older methods of growing Balsams prescribed a false...



Begonia, Tuberousrooted

Few flowers have a greater claim on the attention of horticulturists than the Tuberous-rooted Be...



Broad Bean

Faba vulgaris The Broad Bean is a thrifty plant, as hardy as any in the garden, and very acco...


Broccoli

Brassica oleracea botrytis asparagoides The great importance of this crop is indicated by the ...



Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera Brussels Sprouts are everywhere regarded as the finest aut...


Cabbage

Brassica oleracea capitata The Cabbage is a great subject, and competes with the Potato for p...



Calceolaria, Shrubby

Calceolaria rugosa. Half-hardy perennial Notwithstanding the ease with which cuttings of the S...


Canna

Indian Shot. Half-hardy perennial Cannas have ceased to be regarded simply as sub-tropical fol...


Cardoon

Cynara Cardunculus This plant is nearly related to the Globe Artichoke, and it makes a statel...


Carnation

Dianthus Caryophyllus fl. pl. Hardy perennial The Carnation belongs to the aristocracy of flow...


Carrot

Daucus Carota The Carrot is a somewhat fastidious root, for although it is grown in every gar...


Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea botrytis cauliflora This fine vegetable is managed in much the same way as B...


Celery

Apium graveolens Celery is everywhere esteemed, not only as a salad, but as a wholesome and d...


Celosia Plumosa

Plumed Cockscomb. Greenhouse annual The conditions which suit a liberally grown Cockscomb will...


Chicory

Cichorium Intybus A valuable addition to the supply of winter and spring roots. When stewed a...


Chionodoxa

Glory of the Snow The varied blue tints of the Chionodoxa, its more open blossoms, and larger...


Chrysanthemum

Hardy perennial and hardy annual The tedious method of propagating Begonias, Gloxinias, and Pr...


Cineraria

Greenhouse annual The comparative ease with which the Cineraria can be well grown, together w...


Clarkia

C. elegans. C. pulchella. Hardy annuals The two distinct classes of Clarkia named above includ...


Clerodendron Fallax

Stove shrub A very handsome erect shrub, which is extensively grown in tropical gardens. In t...


Climbing French Bean

The Climbing French Bean has all the merits of the Dwarf French Bean, and the climbing habit not...


Cockscomb

Celosia cristata. Tender annual This fine old-fashioned flower has won renewed popularity of l...


Coleus

Stove perennial There is so much difficulty in carrying Coleus through the winter in vigorous...


Corn Salad

Valerianella olitoria Corn Salad, or Lamb's Lettuce, so often seen on Continental tables, is ...


Cosmea

Cosmos. Half-hardy annual Cosmeas make a striking show in the mixed border, and the flowers ar...


Couve Tronchuda

Brassica oleracea costata Couve Tronchuda, or Portugal Cabbage, is a fine vegetable that shoul...


Cress

Lepidium sativum Cress is best grown in small lots from frequent sowings, and the sorts sho...



Crocus

This brilliant harbinger of spring will thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to th...


Crown Imperial

Fritillaria imperialis A noble plant which needs a deep, rich, moist soil, and an open situat...


Cucumber

Cucumis sativus The Cucumber is everywhere valued. Its exceeding usefulness explains its po...


Cyclamen

Half-hardy perennial Gardeners of experience will remember the time when the predominant colo...


Cyclamen

Although it is advisable to raise Cyclamens from seed every year, occasions arise when it is nec...


Dahlia

Half-hardy perennial Both the double and the single classes of Dahlia are increasingly grown ...


Daisy, Double

Bellis perennis fl. pl. Hardy perennial The remarkable development of the Double Daisy in re...


Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale As a salad Dandelion has won general esteem for its wholesome medicinal ...


December

The best advice that can be given for this month is to be prepared for either heavy rain or sh...


December

Only the idle or the half-hearted gardener will complain that he has no work to do in the short ...


Delphinium

Hardy perennial Nearly all the perennial varieties may be raised from seed, and where large n...


Dianthus

Pink. Biennials, hardy and half-hardy Many varieties of Dianthus claim attention for their ele...


Digitalis

Foxglove. Hardy biennial Besides the native Purple Foxglove, largely grown in gardens, there a...


Dimorphotheca

Half-hardy annual The Dimorphotheca, also called the Star of the Veldt, was introduced into t...


Dog'stooth Violet

The red and white varieties are as hardy as any plant in our gardens, and by their neat habit an...


Dwarf

Acroclinium, Single White ... 1 Candytuft, Improved White Spiral 1 Clarkia, Dwarf white .....


Dwarf

Calendula, Orange King ... ... 1 " Lemon Queen ... 1 Cheiranthus Allionii ...


Dwarf

Asperula azurea setosa 1 Candytuft, Lilac 1 Convolvulus m...


Dwarf

Acroclinium, Double rose 1 " Single rose 1 Convolvulus...


Dwarf

Candytuft, Improved Carmine 1 " Dark crimson 1 Centranthus m...


Dwarf French Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Among summer vegetables Dwarf French Beans are deservedly in high favour, ...


Egg Plant (aubergine)

Solatium Melongena, S. esculentum In this country the Egg Plant is generally grown merely as a...


Endive

Cichorium Endivia As a result of the growing taste for wholesome salads Endive has considerab...


Eschscholtzia

Hardy perennial A decade or so ago the predominant colours found in Eschscholtzias were yello...


February

The work of this month is to be carried on as weather permits, but with greater activity and m...


February

A Considerable number of important flowers should be sown during this month. The precise dates...



Freesia

Half-hardy perennial The Freesia is another of the bulbous flowers easily raised from seed, a...


Freesia

The singularly graceful form, wide range of beautiful colours, and delicious perfume of this flo...


Fritillaria

Fritillarias produce bell-shaped flowers, varying in colour, but generally of a purplish tint, a...


Fuchsia

Half-hardy perennial To raise Fuchsias from seed will be new practice to many; but it is both ...


Gaillardia

Half-hardy perennial All the Gaillardias are most conveniently grown as annuals from seed. Th...


Garden Beet

Beta vulgaris As a food plant the Beet scarcely obtains the attention it deserves. There is n...


Garden Pea

Pisum sativum Thanks to the skill and enterprise of enthusiastic specialists, we have now the...


Garlic

Allium sativura The mode of culture advised for Shallots will suit Garlic also, except that t...


Geranium

Pelargonium. Half-hardy perennial Geraniums of all kinds are most valuable if treated as annua...


Gerbera

Half-hardy perennial The Gerbera, also known as the Barberton or Transvaal Daisy, is a native ...


Gesnera

Naegelia. Tender perennial An extremely beautiful ornament for stove or conservatory. The ne...


Geum

Hardy perennial The introduction of the well-known double variety, Mrs. Bradshaw, which may e...


Gladiolus

Corn Flag. Half-hardy perennial Formerly the Gladiolus was seldom raised from seed, probably b...


Gladiolus

The Gladiolus is adapted for many important uses and it associates admirably with Dahlias, Holly...


Globe Artichoke

Cynara Scolymus The Globe Artichoke is grown mainly for the sake of its flower-heads which ma...


Gloxinia

Tender perennial Gloxinias can now be flowered in the most satisfactory manner within six mon...


Gloxinia

Gloxinias may be had in bloom almost all the year by judicious management. When required for ear...


Godetia

Hardy annual So far as the culture of Godetias is concerned, the usual spring sowing and the ...


Grevillea Robusta

Australian Oak. Greenhouse shrub In its native country, New South Wales, this is a stately tre...


Haricot Bean

Although in France the term Haricot is given to all types of Beans, except those of the English ...


Herbs

With certain exceptions, the growing of Sweet Herbs from seeds is altogether advantageous. The p...


Hollyhock

Althaea rosea. Hardy perennial Generations of unnatural treatment had so debilitated the Holly...


Horseradish

Cochlearia Armoracia This vegetable is highly prized as a condiment to roast beef, but as a r...


Hyacinth

One of the most valuable characteristics of the Hyacinth is the ease with which it can be flower...


Hyacinthus Candicans

An excellent companion to Delphiniums, Salvias, and perennial Lobelias in the mixed border. The ...


Impatiens

Sultan's Balsam. Tender perennial Early sowing should be avoided for two reasons. The seed ger...


Iris

The common varieties of Iris are well-known favourites of the border, and the whole family have ...


January

Work in the garden during the opening month of the year is entirely dependent on the weather, ...


January

In the open ground there is little or nothing of interest in the way of flowers, but the green...


Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus The Jerusalem Artichoke is a member of the Sunflower tribe, quite hardy, ...


Jonquil

For its delicious fragrance and exquisite beauty the Jonquil has long been considered one of the...


July

For gardeners July is in one respect like January; everything depends on the weather. It may b...


July

Antirrhinum.--A sowing in drills during the present month or August will supply plants for flowe...


June

To some extent the crops will now take care of themselves, and we may consider the chief anxie...


June

The days are now at their longest, and plants in pits and houses should have the full benefit of...


Kochia Trichophylla

Half-hardy annual This remarkable variety of K. scoparia is a miniature annual shrub, which i...


Kohl Rabi (knol Kohl)

Brassica oleracea Caulo-rapa Kohl Rabi, or Knol Kohl, is comparatively little grown in this co...


Lachenalia

An elegant plant which is not quite hardy enough to be trusted in the open ground; but it is the...


Larkspur

Hardy annual The cultivation of the annual Delphiniums, more familiarly known as Larkspurs, i...


Lavatera

Mallow. Hardy annual and hardy perennial Countryside gardens owe not a little of their floral ...


Leek

Allium Porrum The leek is not so fully appreciated in the southern parts of England as it is ...


Lettuce

Lactuca sativa The lettuce is the king of salads, and as a cooked vegetable it has its value;...


Lettuce

With dung. 3 to 4 lb. superphosphate 1/2 to 1 lb. nitrate of soda Without dung. 3 to 4 lb. ...


Leucojum

The Spring Snowflake (L. vernum) blooms as early as February or March, and the Summer Snowflake ...


Lilies

Hardy border Lilies are among the most useful garden plants known. They are peculiarly hardy and...


Lobelia

Annual and perennial; half-hardy There are several distinct classes of Lobelia, differing mate...


Lupinus

Lupine. Hardy annual and hardy perennial Both the annual and the perennial Lupines are extreme...


March

This is the great season for garden work, and the gardener must be up with the lark and go to ...


March

The first duty is to ascertain that there are no arrears to make good or failures-to replace. If...


Marigold

Tagetes. Half-hardy annual Marigolds of several classes are valued for the profuse display of ...


Marvel Of Peru

Mirabilis Jalapa. Half-hardy perennial This flower may be treated either as an annual or as a ...


May

High-Pressure times continue, for the heat increases daily, and the season of production is al...


May

This is the chief month for bedding, and the crowded state of pits and houses creates a natural ...


Medium

Clarkia elegans, Snowball ... 2 Lupinus Hartwegii, White ... 2 Malope, White ... ......


Medium

Hibiscus africanus major... ... 2 Bartonia aurea ... ... ... 1-1/2 Chrysanthemum, ...


Medium

Godetia, Double Mauve 2 Lupinus Hartwegii, Azure Blue 2 Poppy...


Medium

Clarkia elegans, Double Salmon 2 " " Double Delicate Pink 2 God...


Medium

Chrysanthemum atrococcineum 2 Clarkia elegans, Salmon scarlet 2 " " Firefl...


Melon

Cucumis Melo The popularity of this cool and delicious fruit has in recent years been greatly...


Mercury

Chenopodium Bonus-Henricus This perfectly hardy vegetable, known also by the name of Good King...


Mignonette

Reseda odorata. Hardy annual Mignonette is so much prized that we must devote to it a paragrap...


Mimulus

Monkey Flower. Hardy perennial This flower will grow in almost any soil, although a moist rete...


Montbretia

Of this useful autumn-flowering bulb there are several varieties, M. crocosmiflora probably bein...


Mushroom

Agaricus campestris The Mushroom has many friends among all classes, few benevolent neutrals,...


Mustard

Sinapis alba, and S. nigra Mustard is much valued as a pungent salad, and for mixing in the ...


Myosotis

Forget-me-not. Perennials, hardy and half-hardy AT one time an impression prevailed that all t...


Narcissus

Narcissi and Daffodils differ from Hyacinths, Tulips, and some other bulbs in one particular whi...



Nicotiana

Tobacco. Half-hardy annual The delicious fragrance of the Tobacco plant, especially during the...


November

The remarks already made on the necessity for tidiness and the quick disposal of all decaying ...


November

Cyclamen.--Where there is a large demand for this flower, another sowing may be made this month,...


October

Weeds and falling leaves are the plagues of the season. It may seem that they do no harm, but ...


October

Anemone.--The tuberous-rooted Anemones may be planted in the open at any time from September to ...


Onion

Allium Cepa The onion has the good fortune to be generally appreciated and well grown almos...


Ornithogalum

Star of Bethlehem During the month of June O. arabicum produces heads of pure white fragrant ...


Oxalis

These frame plants are suitable for the cool greenhouse or for forcing, and they are adapted als...


Pansy

Viola tricolor. Hardy perennial The popularity of this flower has been greatly extended and th...


Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa The Parsnip is one of the most profitable roots the earth produces. Probab...


Pelargonium

Greenhouse perennial All kinds of Pelargonium may be raised from seed with the certainty of g...


Pentstemon

Hardy perennial Penstemons when grown as half-hardy annuals are a valuable addition to beds a...


Petunia

Half-hardy perennial The Petunia affords another example of the immense strides accomplished ...


Phlox Drummondii

Half-hardy annual Those who are acquainted with the older forms of this annual might fail to ...


Phlox, Perennial

Hardy perennial The seed of perennial Phlox is very slow and erratic in germinating, and from...


Picotee

Dianthus Caryophyllus fl. pi. Hardy perennial Seedling Picotees are extremely robust and free-...


Pink

Dianthus plumarius. Hardy perennial This old English flower is valued in every garden. Both th...



Polyanthus

Primula (veris) elatior. Hardy perennial A sowing in February or March in pans will produce st...


Poppy

Papaver. Hardy annual and hardy perennial The recent developments of this flower have brought ...


Portulaca

Purslane. Half-hardy annual This is a splendid subject when the weather favours it. In a dry h...


Potato

Solarium tuberosum The potato has been designated the 'King of the Kitchen Garden,' and perha...


Primrose

Primula vulgaris. Hardy perennial The mere name of this flower is sufficient to recall visions...


Primula Sinensis

Chinese Primrose. Greenhouse annual The history of the Chinese Primula since it first reached ...


Radish

Raphanus sativus The Radish is often badly grown through being sown too thickly, or on lumpy ...


Ranunculus

Half-hardy perennial The Ranunculus can be grown either from seed or from roots. The seed is ...


Ranunculus

To maintain a collection of named Ranunculuses demands skill and patience, but a few of the most...


Rhubarb

Rheum hybridum RHUBARB is so much valued that we need not recommend it. There are some remark...


Ricinus

Castor-oil Plant. Half-hardy annual Although this plant flowers freely, it is grown in the sub...


Runner Bean

Phaseolus multiflorus Runner beans need generous cultivation and will amply repay for the most...


Saintpaulia

Greenhouse perennial A very remarkable perennial, only four inches high, obtained from easter...


Salads

Although the art of making Salads is to some extent understood in this country, it must be admit...


Salpiglossis

Half-hardy annual A highly ornamental half-hardy annual. The finest strains have large, open ...


Salsify

Tragopogon porrifolius Salsify may be sown from the end of March to May, but two sowings will ...


Salvia

Hardy annual and half-hardy perennial From a genus including 450 species a small number of Sal...


Savoy Cabbage

Brassica oleracea bullata The Savoy Cabbage is directly related to Brussels Sprouts, though d...


Schizanthus

The Butterfly Flower. Half-hardy annual At many leading horticultural displays in recent years...


Scilla

The Blue Squill may be grown in exactly the same manner as the Roman Hyacinth for indoor decorat...


Scorzonera

Scorzonera hispanica Scorzonera is not much grown in this country, but as it is prized on the ...


Sea Kale

Crambe maritima Many persons prefer Sea Kale to Asparagus, but the two differ so widely in fl...


Senecio Elegans

Jacobea. Hardy annual Among the double varieties, the crimson, purple, rose and white Senecios...


September

Weeds will be troublesome to the overworked and the idle gardener, while the best-kept land wi...


September

Agapanthus taxes the soil severely, and must have ample nourishment in pots. It is also one of t...


Shallot

Allium ascalonicum The old-fashioned mode of culture is to plant on the shortest, and lift ...


Silene

Catchfly. Hardy annual Not one of the hardy annuals has established a better claim to be sown ...


Snowdrop

Snowdrops are among the hardiest flowers known to our gardens, and are invaluable for their welc...


Solanum

Annual and perennial; half-hardy Solanums are of importance, some as greenhouse plants, and ot...


Sparaxis

See instructions under Ixia at page 338. TIGRIDIA, or FERRARIA The short-lived blossoms o...


Spinach

Spinacia oleracea Spinach plays an important part in the economy of the dinner table. There a...


Spinach

With dung. 3 to 4 lb. superphosphate 2 to 3 lb. nitrate of soda Without dung 4 to 5 lb. sup...



Stachys Tuberifera

This vegetable is commonly known as the Chinese Artichoke, and from the peculiar form it is al...


Statice

Sea Lavender. Hardy and half-hardy annuals and hardy perennial It would be difficult to decide...


Stock

Mathiola. Annual and biennial half-hardy From the botanical standpoint Stocks comprise two mai...


Strawberry

Fragaria Probably the first thought will be that the Strawberry is a fruit, and that the co...


Streptocarpus

Cape Primrose. Tender perennial The hybrids are a very striking race, invaluable for greenhous...


Sunflower

Helianthus annuus Although the Sunflower is not utilised as food for man, the plant is freq...


Sunflower

Helianthus annuus. Hardy annual The utility of the Sunflower has been alluded to in a former p...


Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus. Hardy climbing annual The history of the Sweet Pea can be traced back for m...


Sweet William

Dianthus barbatus. Hardy biennial Sweet William belongs to the same genus as the Pink. The f...


Tall

Chrysanthemum coronarium, Princess May ... ... ... 3 Chrysanthemum coronarium, Double ...


Tall

Sunflower, Giant Yellow ... ... 10 " Primrose Perfection ... 6 " Miniature ...


Tall

Cornflower, Blue 3 Larkspur, Stock-flowered, Blue 3 " ...


Tall

Cornflower, Pink 3 Larkspur, Stock-flowered, Rosy Scarlet 3 L...


Tall

Coreopsis atrosanguinea 3 Helichrysum, Fireball 3 Poppy, Giant ...









Tomato

Lycopersicum esculentum The taste for Tomatoes often begins with a little antipathy, but it ...


Torenia

Greenhouse annual Sow in a warm temperature in March or April. Prick off while small into pot...


Triteleia Uniflora

This little gem belongs to the spring garden, and should be the companion of the Dog's-tooth Vio...


Tritonia

Tritonias are more showy than the Ixia or Sparaxis, but belong to the same group of South Africa...


Tropaeolum

Nasturtium, or Indian Cress. Hardy and half-hardy annuals The Tropaeolum tuberosum is treated ...


Tropaeolum

T. tuberosum.--A few of the tuberous-rooted Tropaeolums are hardy, but it is not wise to leave t...


Tuberose

Polianthes tuberosa This bulb is extensively grown in the South of France for the delicious p...


Tulip

Culture in Pots.--When grown in pots, Tulips are treated in precisely the same manner as the Hya...


Turnip

Brassica Rapa The Turnip is not a difficult garden crop; indeed, the simplest management wi...


Vallota Purpurea

This brilliant plant is nearly hardy in the Southern counties, and a cool greenhouse plant where...


Vegetable Marrow

Cucurbita Pepo ovifera The Vegetable Marrow does not, in a general way, obtain the right kin...


Verbena

Hardy and half-hardy perennials VERBENAS raised from the best strains of seed come true to col...


Viola

Tufted Pansy. Hardy perennial This plant well merits its popularity for use in beds and border...


Wallflower

Cheiranthus Cheiri. Hardy biennial Wallflowers are often sown too late. As a result the growth...


Waxpod Bean

Many visitors to the Continent have learned to appreciate the fine qualities of the Waxpod Beans...



Wigandia

Half-hardy perennial This plant is grown for its foliage, and is extensively used in sub-trop...


Winter Aconite

The Winter Aconite is the very 'firstling' of the year, for it blooms in advance of the Snowdrop...



Zephyranthes Candida

Flower of the West Wind A dwarf white Crocus-like flower, with foliage resembling the common ...


Zinnia

Zinnia elegans. Half-hardy annual THE double varieties of Zinnia have entirely eclipsed the si...