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This plant is a greenhouseperennial, showing great variety of colours, from white to violet and crimson, and is of neat habit. A light and rather rich soil or vegetable mould suits it best. Seed sown...
The soil most suitable for the growth of this fruit isa rich, deep, adhesive loam. July or early in August is the best time to make new beds, but if the ground be not then available runners from the o...
A handsome herbaceous perennial which is quitehardy, but owing to the late period at which it flowers its blooms are liable to be cut off by frosts. It is therefore more suitable for a cool house than...
A hardy border plant with long spiny foliage, andbearing from July to September large light blue flowers. It requires a light, rich soil. Young cuttings may be struck in sand. Height, 1 ft. Stocks--
One of the most graceful of ourornamental grasses, and most attractive in the border. The seed may be sown early in March, keeping the ground moist until it has germinated, and it is also increased by...
A hardy perennial which produces bright yellowflowers in August. It likes a rich soil, and is propagated by off-sets. Height, 6 in.
This pretty evergreen twining plant is most suitable forthe greenhouse, and flourishes in a mixture of loam and leaf-mould. It flowers in May, and is increased by cuttings struck in heat. Height, 10 f...