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A deep, rich soil suits the common Ivy; the moretender kinds require a lighter mould. To increase them, plant slips in a north border in sandy soil. Keep them moist through the autumn, and plant them...
Plant out of doors from September to December, in asunny, sheltered position, in light, rich, sandy soil. For indoor cultivation, plant four bulbs in a 5-in. pot in a compost of loam, leaf-mould, and...
May be raised from cuttings in the same way asVerbenas, and will grow freely from seeds sown in autumn or spring. It delights in a rich, light soil. The purple Jacobaea is a great favourite of the pub...
These are favourite plants for training over arbours ortrellis-work, and for growing against walls. The hardy kinds will flourish in ordinary soil. The stove and greenhouse sorts should be provided wi...
A hardy perennial which producesa profusion of heads of blue flowers in June, and continues to bloom till August. It enjoys a peat soil, and should have the protection of a frame during the winter. It...
Coarse hardy biennials, that may be grown in any kind ofsoil, and are readily raised from seed. They flower at midsummer. Height, 2 ft. to 4 ft.
This enjoys a rather light, sandy soil and a shadysituation. The roots should be taken up and divided every second year. Well adapted for surrounding beds or clumps of Rhododendrons. Flowers in March....
Thyme, Marjoram, Chervil, Basil, Burnet, Hyssop, Savory, etc.,should be sown early in spring, in dry, mild weather, in narrow drills about 1/2 in. deep and 8 or 9 in. apart, covered evenly with soil,...