See "Yew."
Attractive deciduous shrubs.They require to be grown in peat or very sandy loam. In April or May they produce flowers. They can be increased by dividing the creeping roots. Height,...
See "Egg-Plant."
Into 3 gallons of water stir 1/4 peckof lime, 1/2 lb. of sulphur, and 1/2 lb. of tobacco. When settled, syringe the trees and walls with the clear liquid. More water may be added a...
Coarse hardy biennials, that may be grown in any kind ofsoil, and are readily raised from seed. They flower at midsummer. Height, 2 ft. to 4 ft.
This hardy perennial produces erect whiteflowers with blue corolla in June or July. It will grow in any ordinary soil, but needs protection in winter, as it is apt to be injured by...
Plant in October or February in deep, rich soil; or itmay be grown on a heap of cinder-ashes, or on any light ground through which the roots can make their way readily. The best wa...
Ornamental evergreen shrubs, thriving bestin a compost of loam and peat. They are increased by cuttings planted in sand and subjected to a little heat. Height, 6 ft.
See "Withania."
Hardy and elegant herbaceousplants, requiring a sandy soil. They may be raised either from seeds or from cuttings of the young growth; they flower in July. Height, 1 ft.
This charming bulbous plant may begrown in any light, rich mould, provided it is drained well. The bulbs may be separated when the clumps get overcrowded, late in summer, after the...
Boil 2 oz. of shag, or other strong tobacco, in a pintof water. Apply with a soft brush. This is a deadly poison to insects.
A pretty, hardy herbaceousplant, with very handsome foliage. It likes a light but moist soil, may be increased by seed or by dividing the root, and flowers in May. Height, 9 in. to...
Many of these are variegated and very showy asrock-work plants, and will grow in any moist soil, enjoying a shady situation. They may be raised from seed sown early in spring in a...
See "Clematis."
See "Trillium."
The silk-cotton, or God tree of the West Indies. The fruit is a capsule, filled with a beautiful silky fiber, which is very elastic, but can not be woven, and is only used for stuf...
Interesting hardy annuals, succeeding well in any commongarden soil. Are increased by suckers or by seed sown in spring. Height, 6 in. to 3 ft.
Coarse perennial plants, of stiff growth.Any soil suits them, and they may be increased by dividing the roots. They bloom in July. Height, 4 ft.
A rich or peaty mouldsuits this half-hardy perennial. It may be saved through the winter by protecting the roots, but seed sown in spring will generally fruit the same year. It flo...
See "Chionodoxa."
Half-hardy perennials. May be raised from seedsown early in spring on a hotbed, or later on in a shady spot in the open border; greenhouse culture, however, is more suitable. They...
See "Nigella."
See "Soil."
This pretty little creepingperennial is very suitable for the front of rock-work. It requires a well-drained vegetable soil and all the sun it can get. It is self-propagating. Thou...
See "Arnebia."
See "Briza."
A pretty, evergreen,woody climber for the conservatory, which succeeds best in a compost of light loam and peat; is of easy culture, and readily increased by cuttings. It is a fine...
A hardy evergreen shrub whichthrives in any rich soil, and may be increased by division of the root. Height, 1 ft.
See "Colutea."