The drug known as catechu is principally prepared from this tree, the wood of which is boiled down, and the decoction subsequently evaporated so as to form an extract much used as...
Select strong bulbs of the seedling varieties, andplant them in succession, commencing early in autumn, in good, rich, sandy soil. A liberal supply of water is necessary during the...
A native of Mexico, where it is sometimes called Mariposa butterfly. The branches are said to be used in the adulteration of sarsaparilla. _B. chica_, a native of Venezuela, furnis...
This is a hardy herbaceous plant producing blueflowers in July. It will grow in any soil and needs no special treatment. Seeds may be sown either in autumn or spring. Height, 2 ft.
An Australian tree which produces an edible nut called the Queensland nut. This fruit is about the size of a walnut, and within a thick pericarp, a smooth brown-colored nut, inclos...
See "Cardamine."
Hardy perennial. Leaves and young shoots used for makinga beverage for coughs.
See "Scale."
This beautiful tree-fern attains a height of stem of 25 to 30 feet, with fronds spreading out into a crest 26 feet in diameter. These plants are among the most beautiful of all veg...
The cocoanut palm. This palm is cultivated throughout the tropics so extensively that its native country is not known. One reason of its extensive dissemination is that it grows so...
Very handsome half-hardy annuals; will grow readily fromseed in any garden soil, but prefer a sandy one. They bloom in July. Height, 2 ft.
This succeeds best in rich, light mould. The LinumFlavum, or Golden Flax, is very suitable for pot culture; it grows 9 in. in height, and bears brilliant yellow flowers. It require...
These hardy perennials flower from March to July. Theywill grow in any garden soil, but do best in peat, and are propagated by division. They make fine border plants. Mertensia Mar...
This effective border evergreen will grow in any ordinarygarden soil, and may be increased either by layers or cuttings. It has dark green shining leaves, and is quite hardy. Heigh...
Suitable for strongsoils; nutritious and hardy.
See "Cyanus."
This is a half-hardy annual of little interest so far asits flowers are concerned, and is mostly grown as a foliage plant. The seed should be sown in a frame in March, and transpla...
The candleberry tree, much cultivated in tropical countries for the sake of its nuts. The nuts or kernels, when dried and stuck on a reed, are used by the Polynesians as a substitu...
This plant yields the drug known as balsam of Peru, which is procured by making incisions in the bark, into which cotton rags are thrust; a fire is then made round the tree to liqu...
A plant from New Zealand, which reaches a considerable size, and furnishes a wood similar to boxwood. The flowers are very fragrant.
The shaddock, which has the largest fruit of the family. It is a native of China and Japan, where it is known as sweet ball. The pulp is acid or subacid, and in some varieties near...
This small bush is extensively cultivated in China for the preparation of a blue coloring-matter of the nature of indigo. The pigment is prepared from the entire plant by a process...
The black wattle tree of Australia, which furnishes a good tanning principle. These trees were first called wattles from being used by the early settlers for forming a network or w...
Very useful spring-flowering bulbs. They arehardy, and do well in any position in light soil. When mixed with Crocuses and Snowdrops they produce a very charming effect. To get per...
These stove and greenhouse plants require a rich soil. Theymay be increased by seed or division. They flower during June and July. Height, 6 in. to 9 in.
This plant is commonly known as American aloe, but it is not a member of that family, as it claims kindred with the _Amaryllis_ tribe of plants. It grows naturally in a wide range...
See "Rocket."
Though mostly grown as a farmcrop, this vegetable is strongly recommended for garden cultivation, as it is both productive and nutritious, and is delicious when cooked while still...
See "Vinca."
This palm is a native of the north of China, and is nearly hardy here. In China, the coarse brown fibers obtained from the leaves are used for making hats and also garments called...