These require to be sown in a cold frame in seed-pans,in the greenhouse, or under a handglass, in good, rich compost, composed of old turf, leaf-mould, some well-rotted manure, and...
See "Viburnum."
This palm produces the sago of commerce, which is prepared from the soft inner portion of the trunk. It is obtained by cutting the trunk into small pieces, which are split and the...
This tree produces the Saul wood of India, which has a very high reputation, and is extensively employed for all engineering purposes where great strength and toughness are requisi...
Bold hardy herbaceous plants; fine for borders; will growin common soil, and flower between May and August. Increased by young plants taken from the roots. Height, 2-1/2 ft. to 4 f...
See "Pansies."
Almost any soil will grow this useful fruit. Young trees maybe planted at any time, when the ground is friable, from November to March, but the earlier it is done the better. The s...
This hardy annual somewhat resembles the Cucumber, but isscarcely worth growing except as a curiosity. The seeds are sown on a hotbed in spring, potted off when strong enough, and...
A pretty hardyspring-flowering bulbous plant. The blossoms, from five to six in number, are produced on gracefully arched stems, 4 to 8 in. high, and are nearly 1 in. across, star-...
These rapid twiners thrive in any loamy soil, and maybe increased by putting down layers in the autumn, after the leaves begin to fall. They can also be propagated by cuttings take...
A showy herbaceous plant, bearing largeorange-coloured flowers in July. It is not particular as to soil, and is increased by dividing the roots. Height, 1 ft.
Pretty Heath-like shrubs. They like a sandy peat soil, andplenty of moisture. The pots in which they grow should be provided with ample drainage and stood in a larger-sized pot, wi...
Sweet vernal grass. It is graceful andornamental, and is used for edgings. Sow in spring, keeping the seed moist until it germinates. Height, 6 in.
A hardy annual which well deserves a place in the gardenborder, both on account of its dwarf and slender habit and also the colour of its flowers. It is satisfied with any ordinary...
See "Carduus."
The leaves of this plant, under the name of coca, are much used by the inhabitants of South America as a masticatory. It forms an article of commerce among the Indians, who careful...
Very ornamental and easily-grown hardyperennials. Sow seed in March in sandy soil, under glass, and transplant when strong enough. Common garden soil suits them. The roots may be d...
See "Tomatoes."
A sharp watch should be kept over all slugs, and constantvisits paid to the garden at daybreak for their destruction. If fresh cabbage leaves are strewed about in the evening the s...
Showy greenhouse shrubs, some of which have ornamentalfoliage. The soil in which they are grown should be light and rich. Cuttings planted in sand under glass strike readily. The t...
This tree belongs to the _Lauraceae_. Camphor is prepared from the wood by boiling chopped branches in water, when, after some time, the camphor becomes deposited and is purified b...
Straggling hardy annuals of very little beauty. Will growin any soil if sown in spring, and only require ordinary attention. Flower in July. Height, 5 ft.
These effective plants may be raised from seed sown inJanuary or February in fine soil. Sprinkle a little silver sand or very fine mould over the seed; place in a greenhouse, or in...
Pretty greenhouse evergreen shrubs which producepink flowers in July. They flourish in a soil consisting of equal proportions of loam, peat, and sand. Cuttings of the young wood pl...
The wild clove or bayberry tree of the West Indies. In Jamaica it is sometimes called the black cinnamon. The refreshing perfume known as bay rum is prepared by distilling the leav...
These pretty, little hardy perennialsare very useful as edgings. To grow them to perfection the ground should be highly manured, and the roots divided every year, planting them out...
This charming hardy perennial is deserving of a place inevery garden. It may be grown in any good soil, but a mixture of loam and peat is most suitable. The seed may be sown in Apr...
This sapindaceous tree produces one of the valued indigenous fruits of China. There are several varieties; the fruit is round, about an inch and a half in diameter, with a reddish-...
A native of New Grenada, where it attains the size of a small tree, and bears a large fruit containing one seed; this seed, which looks like a blanched almond, is known in commerce...
Hardy annuals demanding but little attention.The seed is sown in the open in March. Height, 1 ft.