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An ornamental herbaceous plant which may begrown in any common soil from seed sown in autumn, or may be increased by division of the roots. It puts forth its flowers in July. Height, 4 ft.
An elegant hardy perennial, suitable for shaded bordersor rock-work. The best soil for it is sandy peat. It flowers between April and June, and is increased by dividing the root. Height, 1 ft.
One of the best of our hardy,annual, ornamental grasses. Sown in March, it will reach perfection in August or September. Height, 1 ft.
This hardy perennial bears tall, handsome spikesof sweetly-scented, peach-coloured flowers in May. It will grow in any ordinary soil, and is easily propagated by young plants from the roots. Height, I...
It is useless to attempt to grow these beautifulshrubs unless proper soil is provided. The free-growing kinds thrive best in good black peat and require large pots. The dwarf and hard-wooded kinds mus...
Greenhouse evergreen shrubs. Grow in sandy peat with alittle loam added. Cuttings will strike in sand. They flower in May and June. Height, 2 ft. to 3 ft.
A very ornamental and beautiful kind of Thistle. They aremostly quite hardy, and will grow in any garden soil, though they thrive best in a light, sandy one. The greenhouse and frame varieties should...
An extensive genus of very beautiful plants, mostly hardy.They will grow in any soil, and merely require ordinary treatment. The bloom is produced in June or July. Height, 4 in. to 1 ft.