AQUILEGIA

Columbine. Hardy perennial



Since the introduction of the long-spurred hybrid varieties the

Aquilegia has become exceedingly popular. Like the Nasturtium, it is

particularly accommodating in character, and will thrive on poor soil

and amid surroundings altogether uncongenial to many other subjects.

Several of the fine varieties which have been recently introduced are,

however, worthy of a place in the best of borders. Sow in February or

early in March in a frame, and plant out when strong enough, or sow in

June in an open border. If the season is favourable, those sown early

may bloom the first year; the remainder will flower in the year

following.