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A frame creeping perennial which flowers in June. Itrequires a light soil. Cuttings of the young wood may be struck under glass. Height, 1 ft.
The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, theconservatory, and the flower border, and will flourish in any light soil or situation. To produce fine specimens in pots they should be grown in a mix...
Set the roots in bunches 1 ft. apart, and beforesevere weather sets in cover them with a dressing of well-rotted manure. They should not be disturbed, even by digging among the roots. If grown in pots...
Very elegant and beautiful hardy annuals,which are slightly fragrant. They must be grown in a moist and shady situation. The seeds ripen freely, and should be sown in autumn to produce bloom in June,...
These all do best in a light, sandy loam, and make goodplants for rock-work. L. Bipartita is suitable for an autumn sowing. The other annuals are raised in spring. L. Triornithophora is a biennial, an...
A rare, native, evergreen creeping perennial.From July to September it bears pale pink flowers; it makes a pretty pot-plant, and also does well in the open when planted in a shady position. It enjoys...
This succeeds best in rich, light mould. The LinumFlavum, or Golden Flax, is very suitable for pot culture; it grows 9 in. in height, and bears brilliant yellow flowers. It requires the same treatment...
Elegant dwarf climbers, suitableeither for the conservatory or for outdoor culture. They may also be used for bedding if planted thinly and kept pegged down; or may be grown in window-boxes. Height, 6...
Hardy perennials, succeeding best in peat soil. Theyare most suitable for rock-work, and may be increased by seed or division of the roots. Bloom is produced in June. Height, 6 in.