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This curious hardy perennial will grow in almostany soil, and may be increased by taking off portions of the root early in autumn, placing them in small pots till the beginning of spring, then plantin...
Showy hardy perennials which requireplenty of room to develop. They may be grown from seed sown in August or April, or can be increased by division of the root. A very light soil is needed, and plenty...
Sow in March or April, in rich light soil, allowing theplants to remain in the seed-beds until the following spring; then transplant into beds thoroughly prepared by trenching the ground 3 ft. deep, a...
This delightful greenhouse climber is seen tobest advantage when suspended in a hanging basket, but it also makes an attractive plant when grown on upright sticks, or on trellis-work. It is useful for...
A. Azurea Setosa is a pretty, light-bluehardy annual, which is usually sown in the open in autumn for early flowering; if sown in the spring it will bloom in June or July. A. Odorata is a hardy perenn...
Sift coarse gravel so as to remove the dusty portion,and mix it with boiling tar in the proportion of 25 gallons to each load. Spread it evenly, cover the surface with a layer of spar, shells, or coar...
Bold hardy herbaceous plants; fine for borders; will growin common soil, and flower between May and August. Increased by young plants taken from the roots. Height, 2-1/2 ft. to 4 ft.
This greenhouse herbaceous perennial is a drawing-roompalm, and is interesting from the fact that it produces its flowers beneath the surface of the soil. It thrives in any fairly good mould, but to g...
This splendid class of half-hardy annuals has been vastlyimproved by both French and German cultivators. Speaking generally, the flowers of the French section resemble the chrysanthemum, and those of...