See "Holly."
This pretty little hardy annual is readily raisedfrom seed sown on a border in autumn or spring. It is not particular as to soil. Height, 9 in.
Greenhouse evergreen shrubs of an ornamental character.The pots should be filled with an equal mixture of sand and peat. They are propagated by planting the young shoots in sand, c...
This scarlet hardy annual is fine for bees. It maybe grown in any soil from seed sown in March or April. Height, 1 ft.
The teak tree. Teak wood has been extensively employed for shipbuilding in the construction of merchant vessels and ships of war; its great strength and durability, the facility wi...
A hothouse herbaceous plant, delighting in arich, light soil, plenty of room in the pots for the roots, and a good amount of sunshine. In the spring a top-dressing of rich manure a...
A hardy, deciduous,autumn-flowering shrub, which will grow in common soil, and may be propagated by seeds, layers, or cuttings planted under glass. Height, 6 ft.
A favourite hardy annualwhose lilac flowers are fragrant towards evening. They may be grown from seed sown between February and May on any ordinary soil. Height, 1 ft.
See "Asperula."
See "Lychnis."
These grow best in a mixture of sandy loam and peat ordecayed vegetable soil. The annuals may be sown either in autumn, and wintered in a frame, or in the open in April. The perenn...
A feathery-foliaged hardy perennial, useful for mixing withcut blooms. No special treatment is required. Height, 11 ft.
See "Stachys."
A beautiful conservatory shrub, bearing in spring a largequantity of flowers resembling the snowdrop. A peaty soil suits it. It is pretty hardy. Height, 3 ft.
Charming greenhouse plants for potor basket culture. Pot in December in a compost of fibrous loam, leaf-mould, and sand; place as near the glass as possible, and never allow the so...
See "Daffodils."
Red Scale may be easily overcome with a strong solution ofsoft soap applied with a sponge. White Scale is harder to deal with. Syringe frequently with strong soapsuds heated to 120...
See "Ricinus."
See "Inula" and "Stenactis."
Plant the runners or off-sets in May in loam and leaf-mould,choosing a damp, shady situation. Russian and Neapolitan Violets may be made to flower throughout the winter and early s...
This is popularly known as the "Star." It bearslarge heads of pure white flowers, and is suitable for borders, pots, or forcing in a cool house. Any common soil suits it. It is inc...
A shrub with Acacia-likeleaves and producing yellow Pea-shaped flowers in July, followed with bladder-shaped seed vessels. It will grow in any soil, and may be raised either from s...
A useful window or greenhouse plant, withsmall, oblong, bright green leaves, furnished with appendages that emit an odour resembling the Lemon-scented Verbena. It is of easy cultiv...
The Stock-flowered Larkspur is of the same habit as theDutch Rocket, but has longer spikes and larger and more double flowers. The Hyacinth-flowered is an improved strain of the Ro...
These evergreen shrubs thrive in peat and loam, and may beincreased by division of the roots. O. Haastii has foliage resembling the Box, and a profusion of white, sweet-scented flo...
The mezquite tree, of Texas, occasionally reaching a height of 25 to 30 feet. It yields a very hard, durable wood, and affords a large quantity of gum resembling gum arabic, and an...
The West Indian guava, a well-known fruit in the tropics, but only known here in the shape of guava jelly. The wood of the tree has a fine, close grain, and has been experimented w...
Elegant greenhouse shrubs, delighting in a mixture ofturfy loam, peat, and sand. They are evergreen, flower in June, and are propagated by cuttings of the young wood under glass. H...
A very hardy race of spring-flowering bulbs.Though the varieties are very dissimilar in appearance, they all produce a good effect, especially when planted in good large clumps. Pl...
See "Cypripedium."