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A hardy annual of a rather pretty nature, suitable forflower-beds or borders. Autumn is the best time for sowing the seed, but it may also be sown early in the spring. It blooms in May. Height, 1 ft.
Handsome plants when in flower, the larger kinds being welladapted as backgrounds to other plants in the shrubbery, where they will require supports. They may be planted in any garden soil, and can be...
Laurels will grow in any good garden soil. They are grownboth as bushes and standards, and require but little attention beyond watering. The standards are produced by choosing a young Portugal plant a...
The greenhouse and frame kinds grow in any light soil, andare increased by cuttings of the ripened wood, under glass. The hardy herbaceous species grow well in any common soil, and are propagated by s...
Sow early in March, and prick out the plants in rich soil, in asheltered position, to strengthen. As soon as they are large enough, plant them out in very rich, light ground in drills 6 in. between ea...
The narrow foliage and spikes of pure whiteflowers, produced in May and June, render this hardy perennial very ornamental. The soil should consist of equal parts of loam and peat. It is propagated by...
Low-growing American evergreen shrubs,thriving best in sandy peat, and may be increased by layers.
Hardy perennial. Cultivated for its flowers, for thedistillation of lavender water, for flavouring sauces, and for medicinal purposes.