The greenhouse and frame kinds grow in any light soil, andare increased by cuttings of the ripened wood, under glass. The hardy herbaceous species grow well in any common soil, and...
This early-flowering shrub is only hardy in the south andsouth-west of our country. It requires a light, rich soil, and may be increased by division. Racemes of white flowers are p...
Handsome ornamental grasses. They will grow in any soilor situation. P. Capillare is an annual, suitable for bouquets or edgings; it is increased by seed. P. Altissimum, an annual,...
Sow the seed late in autumn in well-drained boxes oflight, rich mould; cover it very lightly, place under glass, and water sparingly, but give enough to keep the plants moist. The...
This is called the blimbing, and is cultivated to some extent in the East Indies. The fruit is oblong, obtuse-angled, somewhat resembling a short, thick cucumber, with a thin, smoo...
This Brazilian plant produces the true ipecacuanha, and belongs to the _Cinchonaceae_. The root is the part used in medicine, it is knotty, contorted, and annulated, and of a grayi...
This plant belongs to the _Piperaceae_. Immense quantities of the leaves of this plant are chewed by the Malays. It tinges the saliva a bright red and acts as a powerful stimulant...
See "Honeysuckle."
One of the most elegant hardy perennials for forcingfor table decorations, or cutting for vases. The graceful, pendent branches are laden with beautiful red or purple heart-shaped...
Greenhouse evergreen shrubs which thrive best in sandyloam and peat. Cuttings of the young wood planted in the same soil and plunged in heat will take root. Their flowering season...
As its name implies, the Helleboreflowers about Christmas, and that without any protection whatever. The foliage is evergreen, and of a dark colour. When the plant is once establis...
The logwood tree. This dyestuff is largely used by calico printers and other dyeing manufacturers. It is also used as an ingredient in some writing inks. The heart wood is the part...
The arrowroot plant, cultivated for its starch. The tubers being reduced to pulp with water, the fecula subsides, and is washed and dried for commerce. It is a very pure kind of st...
Sift coarse gravel so as to remove the dusty portion,and mix it with boiling tar in the proportion of 25 gallons to each load. Spread it evenly, cover the surface with a layer of s...
Ornamental hardy perennials; will grow in any soil, butrequire a little protection in the winter. They produce their deep purple flowers in June. Height, 3 ft.
See "Nigella."
A hardy perennial Giant Grass. It is very handsomeas single specimens on lawns, or used in groups on the margins of shrubberies. The flower panicles in their first stage have erect...
A dwarf creeping plant whose dark green leaveseminently fit it for the rock-work or carpet bedding. It will grow in any soil, but prefers a moist one, and produces unattractive bro...
A hardy herbaceous perennial,having fine foliage. It will grow in any good soil, but likes shade and moisture. It may be increased by dividing the roots at the end of the summer. T...
This West Indian plant has become naturalized in southern Florida. It belongs to the cinchona family and is known as Jamaica bark. It is also known as Quinquina Caraibe. The bark i...
Called the African bowstring hemp, from the fibers of the leaves being used for bowstrings.
See "Aconite."
The Cherimoyer of Peru, where it is extensively cultivated for its fruits, which are highly esteemed by the inhabitants, but not so highly valued by those accustomed to the fruits...
A tree that furnishes red sandal wood. A dye is obtained simply by rubbing the wood against a wet stone, which is used by the Brahmins for marking their foreheads after religious b...
Hardy perennial. The young tops used to flavour soups, etc.
See "Fritillarias."
The Dimorphantus Mandschuricus isone of the noblest of deciduous shrubs, the foliage being very large and much divided. Any soil is suitable for its growth, and it may be propagate...
A fine, variegated, large-leavedevergreen, very suitable for covering a low wall, or for conservatory decoration. It delights in a compost of loam and peat, and is propagated by cu...
This is a very beautifulvariety of the Polyanthus Narcissus, and is grown to bloom at the advent of the Chinese New Year. It is very fragrant and free blooming, and is generally fl...
This Tasmanian tree produces a very hard wood of a reddish color, often called Beef wood. It is marked with dark stripes, and is much used in some places for picture frames and cab...