The seeds of the hardy annual species of this genus may besown in a sheltered open spot in spring. The half-hardy annuals should be sown thinly in boxes during March and placed in...
An ornamental hardy annual, producing tallspikes of dark crimson flowers and purple-tinted foliage. It is not particular as to soil, and merely requires sowing in the open in sprin...
See "Cydonia."Q
A rich, moist, loamy soil is most suitable for theircultivation. Suckers are drawn by the hand from the old roots any time between October and February, and set in groups of three...
Sow in March in light soil in rows 18 in. apart. Thinthe plants out to about 7 in. one from the other. They may perhaps be ready for use in August, but to have large roots they sho...
See "Statice."
Two of the most important points in the sowing of seedare the proper condition of the ground and the regular and uniform depth at which the seed is sown. Seeds require light, heat,...
May be grown in any moist situation in sandy soil.It is of little value.
See "Hypericum."
A hardy border plant with long spiny foliage, andbearing from July to September large light blue flowers. It requires a light, rich soil. Young cuttings may be struck in sand. Heig...
See "Rocket."
Well-known hardy perennials, and deservedly favouriteborder plants, which may be grown in any good soil; but to have them to perfection they should be placed in light, loamy ground...
To grow this native perennialto advantage, it should be planted in leaf-mould with which a large proportion of sand has been mixed. Confine the roots to a narrow compass by means o...
A pretty, hardy herbaceousplant, with very handsome foliage. It likes a light but moist soil, may be increased by seed or by dividing the root, and flowers in May. Height, 9 in. to...
See "Clematis."
A hardy and pretty trailing rock plant, withdeep green foliage. From March to May it bears yellow Strawberry-like flowers. Any soil suits it, and it may be increased by seed or div...
See "Physalis."
A pretty and hardy perennial from theCorinthian Alps, suitable alike for rock-work or the border, throwing up spikes of blue flowers from May to July. During winter place it in a f...
This hardy perennial flowers before the leaves appear.It grows best in a moist, clayey soil, and may be increased by pieces of the running root.
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 h...
This shrub will grow in any soil, butneeds protection in severe weather. It may be propagated by layers or by cuttings planted under glass. August is its time for flowering. Height...
Coarse hardy biennials, that may be grown in any kind ofsoil, and are readily raised from seed. They flower at midsummer. Height, 2 ft. to 4 ft.
become general in warm climates and its use universal.
See "Shrubs for Lawns."
Neat greenhouse evergreen shrubs, most at home in equalportions of loam, peat, and sand. Cuttings may be struck in sand under glass. They flower in June. Height, 4 ft. to 5 ft.
Elegant dwarf climbers, suitableeither for the conservatory or for outdoor culture. They may also be used for bedding if planted thinly and kept pegged down; or may be grown in win...
Handsome evergreen shrubs, useful for covert planting or forgrouping with others. They grow best in a compost of sand, peat, and loam, and may be propagated by cuttings or by layer...
A newly introduced evergreen shrub very similar tothe Holly. It is perfectly hardy and may be treated in the same manner as that plant.
See "Heleniums."
Valuable for soups and pies in winter, and in summer theyoung shoots are an excellent substitute for Asparagus. For their cultivation, see "Gourds."