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Spiraeas
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...
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Spinach
For summer use sow the round-seeded kinds at intervals oftwo or three weeks from February to the end of July in rows 1 ft. apart, cover with the finest of soil, and thin out to a distance of 3 or 4 in...
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Spigelia Marilandica
From August to October this hardy perennialproduces tubular crimson and yellow flowers. It finds a congenial home in damp peat, shaded from the sun, and may be propagated by cuttings in loam and peat...
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Snowberry
See "Symphoricarpus."Snowdrops (Galanthus).--These are most effective in clumps. They may be planted at any time from September to December, and left alone for three or four years, when they may be ta...
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Soil and its Treatment
Loam is a mixture of clay and sand. Whenthe former predominates it is termed heavy loam, and when the latter abounds it is called light. Marl is a compound of chalk and clay, or chalk and loam. Though...
Nov 11, 2026
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