See "Dielytra."
A charming littleevergreen, of procumbent growth, bearing throughout the whole summer a number of berries on the main branches. Being only half-hardy, it requires protection from f...
These pests may be destroyed by placing in their runs wormsthat have been kept for some time in mould to which carbonate of barytes has been added.
Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria Imbricata)--mix woodashes and burnt refuse with the soil; Thujopsis Delabrata, Thujopsis Borealis (of taller growth), Irish Yews, Cupressus Lawsoniana Erec...
See "Tussilago."
The cassias belong to the leguminous family. The leaflets of this and some other species produce the well-known drug called senna. That known as Alexandria senna is produced by the...
The roots of this plant are an aromatic stimulant, much used as medicine in the Island of Java; also, when mixed with anise, it has proved valuable in malignant smallpox.
This West Indian shrub is sometimes called seaside balsam or sage. A thick, yellowish, aromatic juice exudes from the extremities of the broken branches, or wherever the stem has b...
A widely distributed Asiatic tree which yields an acrid, milky juice, which, as also the leaves of the plant, furnishes a kind of dye. The fruit in its green state is acid, and is...
This ornamental deciduous shrub is quitehardy, but requires a light, sandy loam or peat soil and a shady situation. It is increased by layers. Blooms in April. Height, 4 ft.
A very pretty speciesresembling miniature barley. Sow seed in March, covering it very lightly, and keep the surface of the soil moist till the grass appears. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
A charming half-hardy annual climber, bearing singularlyshaped flowers, produced on long racemes. When young the buds are a vivid red, changing to orange-yellow, and when fully exp...
This is a deciduous hardy shrub or tree whichbears elegant racemes of white Chestnut-like flowers in July. Any soil suits it. It is propagated by layers or by grafting it on to the...
A beautiful evergreen shrub for a greenhouse. Pot inequal parts of loam, peat, and sand. It flowers in July. Cuttings may be struck in peat in a rather warm temperature. Height, 4...
These troublesome pests which appear in the heat ofsummer, may be got rid of by constantly syringing the plants attacked, and by occasionally washing the walls, etc., with lime or...
A hardy perennial which produces bright yellowflowers in August. It likes a rich soil, and is propagated by off-sets. Height, 6 in.
A very fragrant hardyperennial, flowering in January and February. It will grow in any good garden soil and bears division. Height, 1 ft.
A small hardy evergreen shrub, suitable forrock-work or edgings. It likes a light, dry soil and an open situation. It may be propagated by seeds, which are freely produced; but the...
These vines are hardy, and will grow in anyrich soil. They are propagated by cuttings, and also by layers. V. Purpureus has purple leaves, which are very effective. V. Coignettae,...
In order to prevent wooden posts, piles, etc.,from rotting, dip the parts to be sunk in the earth in the following composition:--Fine, hard sand, three hundred parts; powdered chal...
The sago palm of gardens. The stem of the plants abounds in starch, which is highly esteemed in Japan. A gum exudes from the trunk of the old plant, which is employed medicinally b...
A palm from tropical America which produces large quantities of oil.
This cinchonaceous plant is a native of Ceylon. The bark and leaves are esteemed as tonic and febrifuges in the Mauritius, where they are known as wild cinchona. The leaves and flo...
Thisstrikingly handsome conifer is very suitable for a forecourt or for a single specimen on grass. Young plants are sometimes grown in the conservatory and in the borders of shrub...
Hardy annuals, possessing little beauty. Treat asCollinsia. Flower in July. Height, 1 ft. to 2 ft.
Pretty evergreen shrubs, suitable for thegreenhouse. They thrive best in a mixture of peat and loam, and require the pots to be well drained. To have nice bushy plants they must be...
Good permanent grass for rich,moist soil.
A hardy perennial, producing very fine yellowflowers in the autumn. It will grow in any good garden soil, and may be propagated by seed sown in early autumn, or by division of the...
This is an ornamental tree bearing longspikes of yellow flowers in July. It will grow in any soil, but requires a sheltered position, and may be increased by layers or root cutting...
Laurels will grow in any good garden soil. They are grownboth as bushes and standards, and require but little attention beyond watering. The standards are produced by choosing a yo...