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Showy hardy perennials which make finebedding plants. They may be grown from seed, which is produced in great quantities, and merely requires the same treatment as other perennials, or they may be pro...
A greenhouse evergreen climbing plant, whichneeds a peat and loam soil and plenty of room for its roots. It flowers in April, and is increased by cuttings planted in sand under glass, with a gentle he...
See "Ornithogalum."Statice (Sea Lavender).--The greenhouse and frame varieties succeed best in sandy loam and peat, and may be increased by cuttings placed under a bell-glass or in a warm pit. The har...
A hardy perennial which will grow in any soil, andbears division. It flowers in July. Height, 2 ft. Staphylea Colchica(Mexican Bladder Nut).--This beautiful free-flowering shrub will grow in any garde...
This scarlet hardy annual is fine for bees. It maybe grown in any soil from seed sown in March or April. Height, 1 ft.
Placed in the open ground these make splendid plants, andare not particular as to soil, though a moist, rich one is preferable. For forcing, plant the clumps in 6-in. pots, and keep them in a cool fra...