These are divided into three classes, but they are allsaid originally to come from the clove: (1) Flakes, which are striped with one colour and white; (2) Bizarres, those streaked...
This delightfully fragranthardy shrub, known as the Winter Flower, produces its blooms in January before the leaves appear. Should sharp frost set in, protection ought to be given...
These pretty herbaceous plants are quite hardy. Theflowers, which are borne in May or June, are mostly white. Plants succeed best in a rich soil. They may be raised from seed, or t...
See "Aloysia."
This rapid climber is well adapted for theconservatory, but it will thrive in the open air if the root is protected during the winter. If planted against a rough wall its tendrils...
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 aut...
The Japanese Medlar, or Chinese Lo-quat. It bears a small oval fruit of an orange color when ripe, having a pleasant subacid flavor. It stands ordinary winters in this climate, and...
A plant belonging to the cinchona family. Emetic properties are assigned to the roots, which are also used in dyeing. Native of Peru.
For pot-plants on terraces, gravelwalks, and such like places, few things can equal and none surpass Cannas. They are half-hardy perennials, and may be increased from seed or by di...
These plants like a dry situation. Theywill grow in smoky districts, and may be increased by cuttings of firm side-shoots under a glass in summer or by layers in September. With th...
See "Commelina."
An American evergreen shrub, which, like all of its class,thrives best in sandy peat; it delights in partial shade, and a moist but well-drained position. It is increased by layers...
Conifers (so called because they bear cones in place ofordinary seed) are mostly of tall growth, yet among the class are many low--growing evergreens well adapted for the lawn or b...
Various practices prevail at differentpotteries, but the appended names and sizes are generally adopted. In every case the inside measurement is taken. Inches Inches SIZES. across...
See "Saxifrage."
Wild liquorice. This twining, leguminous plant is a native of the East, but is now found in the West Indies and other tropical regions. It is chiefly remarkable for its small oval...
These are not particular as to position or soil, butthe best results are obtained by placing them in a deep rich mould where they can get a fair amount of sunlight. Sow, from the s...
These like a warm and moist atmosphere. The hardy sorts dowell out of doors in rich, light soil. On the approach of frost cut them down and cover the roots with 3 or 4 in. of coal...
Enjoys a sandy soil. Increased by cuttings taken in springor autumn and placed in a shady border under hand-glasses. It is of evergreen habit, and forms a dense and highly ornament...
G. Canariense is an exceedingly ornamental andfree-flowering greenhouse shrub. It should be planted in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand. Young cuttings inserted in sand under a gl...
The herbaceous kinds do best in a light, rich soil, such asloam and peat mixed with vegetable mould. The annuals are raised from seed sown as soon as it is ripe; if left till sprin...
The main objects to bear in mind in Pruning any kind of bushor tree are to prevent a congested growth of the branches, to remove any shoots that cross each other, as well as all us...
An East India plant which produces small, intensely black fruit about the size of a currant, used in making preserves. The bark furnishes a good fiber, which is utilized in the man...
The yellow bark of Bolivia. This is one of the so-called Peruvian Bark trees. The discovery of the medicinal value of this bark is a matter of fable and conjecture. The name cincho...
The grass gum tree of Australia, also called black boy. This is a liliaceous plant, which produces a long flower-stalk, bearing at the top an immense cylindrical flower-spike, and...
This plant belongs to the order _Cycadaceae_, and is grown to some extent for the starchy matter contained in the stem, which is collected and used as arrowroot; but it is not the...
For richness of colour and duration of bloom there are fewplants that can rival either the annual or perennial Phlox. The trailing kinds are very suitable for small pots or rock-wo...
This species of rhubarb makes an effective plant forthe back portion of a border. It does well in rich loam, flowering in June, and is increased by dividing the root. Height, 5 ft.
Hardy evergreen shrub. Its aromatic flavour makesit valuable as a pot herb.
A well-known green-house plant, cultivated for its large double flowers. The seeds furnish an oil of an agreeable odor, which is used for many domestic purposes.