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...
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...
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...
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 hardy perennial which producesa profusion of heads of blue flowers in June, and continues to bloom till August. It enjoys a peat soil, and should have the protection of a frame d...
To obtain good crops plant in a poor, dry soil onraised banks facing south. The bushes should be planted 6 ft. apart.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
A hardy, bulbous perennial. Plant in October orNovember in any garden soil, and the flowers will be borne in July. Height, 1 ft.
See "Helleborus."
A hardy perennial. Leaves used in soups and sauces, also inpickles.
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...
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...
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...
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 "Ivy."
See "Trifolium Repens."
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Get a heap of dead leaves and press and jam them downas closely as possible. Then take as much manure, in appearance, as you have dead leaves, and for each cartload have two bushel...
Very pretty half-hardy annuals; useful for beds, edging,pots, or rock-work. They produce an abundance of Lobelia-like flowers in August. Sow the seed in the open in spring. Height,...
Has gigantic leaves, 4 to 5 ft. in diameter, onpetioles 3 to 6 ft. in length. It prefers a moist, shady position, and bears division. Makes a fine addition to a sub-tropical garden...