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A fine plant either for the wall or border. Itgrows well in a compost of peat and light, turfy loam, but it is not suitable for pot culture. During growing time abundance of water is needed. When flow...
Though old-fashioned flowers, these still rank among our mostbeautiful annual and herbaceous border plants. They may be grown in any soil, but a rich loam suits them best. The seed germinates freely w...
Hardy perennials which, though rather straggling, deserveto be cultivated on account of the brilliancy of their flowers. L. Chalcedonica, commonly known as Ragged Robin, is perhaps the most showy vari...
This hardy perennial has something of theappearance of a tall Speedwell. When in flower it is attractive, and as it blooms from July on to September it is worth a place in the border. A deep, rich loa...
This plant is extremelyhardy, and is eminently suitable either for rock-work or pots. It is of the easiest cultivation, and when once established requires merely to be kept in check. Every little piec...
Very handsome hardy perennials which thrive in any gardensoil, and may be raised from seed or increased by dividing the roots. They flower in July. Height, of different varieties, 6 in. to 4 ft. M
A hardy annual of a rather handsome order. The seed should besown in May in a shady situation. The plant is not particular as to soil, and will flower about eight weeks after it is sown, and continue...