This splendid class of half-hardy annuals has been vastlyimproved by both French and German cultivators. Speaking generally, the flowers of the French section resemble the chrysant...
An annual ornamental grass, which is grown best on a loamysoil. Sow the seed in March, and keep moist till it germinates. Height, 1 ft.
A light, rich soil is the one that Cherries succeed inbest, though they will grow in any fairly good dry ground. The position should be open, but at the same time sheltered, as the...
Most Ferns delight in a loose soil, an abundance of moisture,and a warm, humid atmosphere. The stove and greenhouse kinds are best cultivated in a mixture of sandy loam and peat. T...
Very ornamental evergreen shrubs, bearing tubular,funnel-shaped flowers. They succeed in any ordinary soil if the situation is warm and sheltered, and are readily raised by cutting...
Beautiful little South African plants. For out-doorcultivation plant the bulbs in a dry, warm situation, from October to January, 3 in. deep, and the same distance apart, in rich,...
These grow well in a soil composed of equal parts of richloam, leaf-mould, and thoroughly rotted horse-dung, liberally mixed with sharp sand. They are increased by seed, cuttings,...
Handsome plants for rock-work or the border. On adry, light, sandy soil, with plenty of sunshine, their gorgeous spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers are very attractive in May. The...
A greenhouse everlasting tree, commonly known asBlue Gum. It delights in a mixture of peat, loam, and sand. Cuttings, which should not be too ripe, root in sand under glass. It may...
Charming, sweet-scented flowers, suitable for either potcultivation or the border. In August or September place five bulbs in a well-drained 5-in. pot, using rich, light, very sand...
A hardy perennial, flowering in July. Any soilsuits it. It is increased by division of the root. 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 shou...
A biennial. Leaves and stalks are eaten raw or boiled;the seeds are aromatic, and used to flavour spirits.
This grand white-flowered Poppy Tree is quitehardy, and will grow in any light, rich soil. It blooms in August and September, and may be increased by seed or by division. Height, 4...
Beautiful shrubs, mostly evergreens, bearing elegant flowersfollowed by bright-red poisonous berries. D. Mezereum is the most common variety, and is very suitable for the front of...
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, covere...
The soil should be dug over to a depth of at least 12in. and liberally enriched with manure. In the open ground the first sowing may be made about the third week in April, another...
A beautiful climbing plant which bears largerose-coloured flowers in May. It can be grown in any light, rich soil, but a compost of leaf-mould, sand, and peat suits it best. It mak...
Most beautiful evergreen plants forthe greenhouse. The soil most suitable for them is a compost of leaf-mould, loam, and sand. Give a liberal supply of water when in full growth, b...
Evergreen shrubs which will grow in any soil and areeasily increased by layers. C. Hookeriana attains the dimensions of small trees, and produces a profusion of white flowers and b...
These Australian plants delight in rich turfy peat mixedwith fibrous loam, leaf-mould, and coarse sand. When freshly potted they should be given a warm part of the greenhouse and w...
These hardy herbaceous plants are very suitable forrock-work or the front of a border. They are not particular as to soil; they flower in April, and may be propagated by seed or di...
Ornamental hardy annuals, closely allied to the Anchusa.The seeds are sown in the open in spring, and flowers are produced in July. Height, 2 ft. There is also a dwarf hardy perenn...
A hardy annual that is very pretty when in flower;suitable for borders. Flourishes in any soil, and is easily raised from seed sown in spring. Blooms in June and July. There are al...
From the middle of October to the end of November isthe best time for planting. To produce good crops the soil should be rich, deep, and well drained. The position should be somewh...
Land that has been well manured for the previous crop is thebest on which to obtain well-shaped roots of high quality. Sow in April and May in drills 18 in. apart, and thin out the...
The seed should be sown thinly in the open bordersduring March, April, or May in fine soil, covering slightly with well-prepared mould--very small seeds require merely a dusting ov...
See "Ulex."
Elegant hardy shrubs with finely-cut leaves and terminalracemes of Pea-shaped flowers in July. They will grow in any soil, and are readily raised from seed or layers. Height, 3 ft....
A hardy perennial with lemon-yellow flowers inJune and July. It will grow in any good garden soil, and is propagated by seed only, which should be sown where the plants are intende...