This useful herb likes a rich, light soil, and is propagated bydivision of the root, by cuttings, or by seed.
Hardy perennial. Imparts an acid flavour tosalads and soups.
An East Indian plant the seeds of which when crushed furnish an oil which is used in medicine.
See "Sambucus."
Hardy perennials, succeeding best in peat soil. Theyare most suitable for rock-work, and may be increased by seed or division of the roots. Bloom is produced in June. Height, 6 in.
A plant belonging to the _Zingiberaceae_, the roots of which furnish turmeric. This powder is used in India as a mild aromatic, and for other medicinal purposes. It also enters int...
Pretty little plants, mostly hardy, but some require theprotection of a frame. They grow best in small pots in a mixture of turfy loam and peat. Water them very cautiously. They fl...
Ornamental and floriferous hardy biennials, which growfreely in common soil. The seed may be sown at any time between March and midsummer; transplant in the autumn. They bloom in J...
A pretty herbaceous plant,suitable for moist parts of rock-work. It is very hardy, likes a light soil, and produces flowers from June to August. The roots may be divided in autumn,...
Fine-foliaged hothouse plants. A mixture of peat and sandyloam suits their growth, and they require a good amount of light to properly colour their leaves, with a night temperature...
A New Zealand tree, of the linden family. The bark affords an excellent permanent dye, varying from light brown to deep black. The fruits are surrounded by an edible pulp, and they...
The seeds of this climbing sapindaceous plant furnish the famous guarana of the Amazon and its principal tributaries. The ripe seeds, when thoroughly dried, are pounded into a fine...
See "Calycanthus" and "Chimonanthus."
This hardyperennial thrives in a moist, shady situation. It produces its purple flowers from May to August, and is easily propagated by seeds or division. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
Useful deciduous shrubs. S. Nigra Aureahas golden foliage, and is suitable for town gardens. The silvery variegated variety (Variegata), is fine for contrasting with others. They m...
See "Dentaria."
The Corawa fiber, or silk-grass of Guiana, is obtained from this plant, which is very strong, and much used for bowstrings, fishing lines, nets, and ropes.
A useful hardy climber for covering verandahs, summer-houses,etc. Plant in rich, loamy soil, and increase by dividing the roots. (See also "Humulus Japonicus.")
See "Viscaria Coeli Rosa."
The Maloo-climber of India, where the gigantic shrubby stems often attain a height of 300 feet, running over the tops of the tallest trees, and twisting so tightly around their ste...
Treat as other hardy aquatics.
This Indian tree represents a genus of plants of considerable economic value. This particular species yields a profusion of small red fruits which are used for flavoring drinks, ha...
Sow in May or June in drills of rich soil, and thin out to6 in. apart. In autumn lift the roots and store them in dry sand. To force leaves for salads, plant the roots closely toge...
Sow the seed the first week in April in small pots, andcover it lightly with fine soil. Plunge the pots in a hotbed covered with a frame. When grown to nice little plants, remove t...
One of the best fertilisers of the soil is made bysaturating charred wood with urine. This may be drilled in with seeds in a dry state. For old gardens liquid manure is preferable...
These are best grown on a strong loam mixed with old mortar;though any soil that is well drained will produce good fruit. When possible, a south wall should be chosen; but they are...
The Jupati palm. The leaf-stalks of this plant are used by the natives of the Amazon for a variety of purposes, such as constructing inside walls, making boxes and baskets, etc. _R...
Pretty hardy biennials that will grow in almost anysoil, and may be increased by seed or division. They bloom in August. Height, 21/2 ft. to 3 ft.
Shrubs of a rather pretty description. The stove varietiesrequire a sandy loam to grow in, and may be propagated by cuttings. The annuals should be sown on a gentle hotbed, and whe...