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This stove shrub is an evergreen. It should begrown in a mixture of loam and peat, and may be increased by cuttings planted in sand under glass in a little heat. It flowers in July. Height, 3 ft.
Pretty hardy biennials that will grow in almost anysoil, and may be increased by seed or division. They bloom in August. Height, 21/2 ft. to 3 ft.
A beautiful Himalayan poppy, possessing a rich,soft, hairy foliage and yellow flowers, borne in succession from June to September. Any light, rich soil suits it, but it requires a sheltered position....
Sow thinly in pans or shallow boxes early in Februaryand March on a gentle bottom-heat. Make a larger and the main sowing in the open ground in March, April, and May for autumn cutting. A sowing shoul...
A genus of handsome and ornamental evergreen shrubs.They are free-flowering and suitable for the conservatory or outdoor decoration if placed in warm situations. They flourish best in peat and loam, a...
Ornamental hardy perennials; will grow in any soil, butrequire a little protection in the winter. They produce their deep purple flowers in June. Height, 3 ft.
A beautiful and graceful conifer, its arched branchesbeing thickly set with long grey-coloured or whitish-green leaves. In its young stage it makes an exquisite specimen for the lawn. It is the best o...