An African tree, which has been introduced into the West Indies and Brazil for the sake of its seeds, which are known as Cola, or Kola, or Goora nuts, and extensively used as a sor...
Useful climbing plants which delight in a light,rich soil. They are increased by cuttings planted under glass and kept in a gentle, moist heat.
A hardy, bulbous perennial. Plant in October orNovember in any garden soil, and the flowers will be borne in July. Height, 1 ft.
A handsome, hardy, bulbous plant, bearingclusters of beautiful blue flowers in July. It needs a sandy peat border under a north wall, and is increased by bulbs or seeds. Plant the...
A pretty and curious plant which may begrown in bowls of water like the Chinese Lily. The stalks are bladders about the size of a greengage, which enable the plant to float. The fl...
A hardy evergreen shrub which, given asunny situation, will grow in any soil, though a rich, sandy one is preferable. It may be increased by layers, by seed, by cuttings of ripe wo...
This pleasing hardy evergreen shrub thrives best ona deep, sandy loam, but will grow in any good soil, provided the position is dry. It succeeds well in the shade. Cuttings of youn...
A Brazilian tree which bears a fruit known in that country as Pacoury-uva. The pulp of this fruit is semiacid, very delicious, and is employed in making preserves. The seeds embedd...
To obtain good crops plant in a poor, dry soil onraised banks facing south. The bushes should be planted 6 ft. apart.
A hardy perennial. Leaves used in soups and sauces, also inpickles.
The Heart-shaped Galax is a charminglittle plant for rock-work. It is perennial, and does not lose the old leaves till the new ones appear. A rich, light mould is required for its...
A remarkably handsome and graceful plant, the leaves of whichwhen slightly bruised yield a strong odour. It is equally suitable for the centre of beds or large borders, and placed...
This makes a pretty rock-plant. It is a perennialand quite hardy, but requires plenty of sun. During April and May it produces large flowers varying in colour from satiny rose to w...
For the most part greenhouse shrubs, requiring to be grownin a compost of loam, peat, and sand. Young cuttings planted in sandy loam and covered with glass will strike. The hardy k...
This favourite lemon-scented verbena should begrown in rich mould. If grown in the open, it should be trained to a wall facing south, and in winter the roots need protecting with a...
A pretty creeping hardy perennial suitable forrock-work, on which its bright yellow flowers are very attractive during June and July. It thrives best in a mixture of peat and loam,...
See "Ivy."
Plants may be transplanted as soon as they are largeenough to handle. They must be lifted carefully with a small trowel, or if they are very small, such as Golden Feather, with a s...
The Dragon's Blood tree of Teneriffe. This liliaceous plant attains a great age and enormous size. The resin obtained from this tree has been found in the sepulchral caves of the C...
See "Helleborus."
A stately hardy perennial,very pretty when in flower, but hardly suitable for cutting purposes. It likes a rich, light, loam soil and plenty of sunshine. The roots may be divided i...
See "Trifolium Repens."
The famous banyan tree of history. Specimens of this Indian fig are mentioned as being of immense size. One in Bengal spreads over a diameter of 370 feet. Another covered an area o...
This dwarf palm is a native of the Southern States. The leaves are made into fans, and the soft interior of the stem is edible.
The Jerusalem variety will flourish in light sandy soilwhere few other things will grow. Plant the tubers in March, 6 in. deep and 12 in. apart in rows 3 ft. asunder, and raise and...
See under "Carnations."
A small tree of South Africa called Boerboom at the Cape of Good Hope. The seeds or beans are cooked and eaten as food. The bark is used for tanning purposes and as an astringent i...
A malvaceous plant, possessing mucilaginous properties, for which it is used medicinally. The bark affords an abundance of fiber, resembling jute rather than flax or hemp.
An American climbing plant whichproduces in the autumn bunches of purple flowers of an agreeable odour. The foliage is light and elegant. The plant is quite hardy. It enjoys a ligh...
See "Araucaria."