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Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia

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X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state, their form and colour for several years. They are of the easiest culture, merely requiring to be sown in spring in light, rich soil to produce flowers in July. Height, 2 ft. Xerophyllum Asphodeloides (Turkey’s Beard).—A showy hardy perennial with tufts of graceful, curving, slender Continue reading “Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—Attractive deciduous shrubs. They require...
Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia D Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained...
Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...

Letter W | Flowers Encyclopedia

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W Wahlenbergia.—The hardy perennial kinds thrive best in pots, the soil in which should be kept moist. The annuals, which are raised on a hotbed in March, may be planted out in May in a warm situation. Waitzia.—Very beautiful half-hardy annuals, but more suitable for the greenhouse than the open flower-bed. They require a sandy Continue reading “Letter W | Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter “J” – Encyclopedia J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same...
Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—Attractive deciduous shrubs. They require...

Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia

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V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—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, 1-1/2 ft. Vaccineum Vitis-Idæa (Red Whortleberry).—A neat native shrub which, with its flowers and clusters of bright red berries, Continue reading “Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia

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U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen shrub likes a rich, sandy soil, and may be increased by cuttings planted in a shady border and covered with a hand-glass. Height, 5 ft. Umbilicus Chrysanthus.—This little Alpine plant should occupy a warm, sheltered, and dry situation, and be protected with an overhead screen Continue reading “Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—Attractive deciduous shrubs. They require...
Letter “J” – Encyclopedia J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same...
Letter W | Flowers Encyclopedia W Wahlenbergia.—The hardy perennial kinds thrive best in pots, the...

Letter T | Flowers Encyclopedia

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Tacsonia.—A beautiful twining shrub belonging to the Passiflora family. It should be provided with a rich soil, and, as the flowers are produced upon the lateral shoots, it requires frequent stopping. Syringe frequently in warm weather to induce a quick growth. It is a quick grower, and, when properly treated, a profuse bloomer, the flowers Continue reading “Letter T | Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia D Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...

Flowers Encyclopedia: Snowdrops to Syringa

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Snowdrops (Galanthus).—These are most effective in clumps. They may be planted at any time from September to December, and left alone for three or four years, when they may be taken up and divided. They grow best in a light, rich soil. Snowdrop Tree.—See "Halesia." Snowflake.—See "Leucojum." Snow in Summer.—See "Arabis." Soil and its Treatment.—Loam Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia: Snowdrops to Syringa” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket...

Flowers Encyclopedia: S to Snowberry

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Saffron, Spring.—See "Bulbocodium." Sage.—This useful herb likes a rich, light soil, and is propagated by division of the root, by cuttings, or by seed. Saintpaulia Ionantha.—The leaves of this plant spread themselves laterally just over the soil, forming a rosette, in the centre of which spring up large violet-like flowers. It is a continuous bloomer. Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia: S to Snowberry” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket...
Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum Lilies.—The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, the conservatory,...

Flowers Encyclopedia: Radish to Roses

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Radish.—For an early supply sow on a gentle hotbed under a frame in January, February, and March. For succession sow thinly on a warm and sheltered border early in March. Follow on with sowings in the open till the middle of September. The Black Spanish and China Rose should be sown during August and September Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia: Radish to Roses” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket...
Flowers Encyclopedia – Fabacea to Fremotia F Fabacea.—See “Thermopsis.” Fatsia Japonica.—See “Aralia.” Feather Grass.—See “Stipa Pennata.”...

Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q

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Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in a deep, loamy soil. It is propagated by seed sown as soon as it is ripe. Quinces.—Plant in autumn in a moist but well-drained soil. Cuttings of stout stems 6 or 8 in. long, firmly and deeply planted in a shady situation, mulched with leaf-mould, Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q” »

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Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia D Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained...
Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—Attractive deciduous shrubs. They require...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter P Continued Poa Trivalis.—A very pretty, dwarf-growing, variegated grass. Plant in a...

Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter P Continued

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Poa Trivalis.—A very pretty, dwarf-growing, variegated grass. Plant in a moist situation in a rich, light, loamy soil. It is increased either by seed or division. Podocarpus.—See "Cephalotaxus." Podolepis.—Hardy annuals bearing yellow and red and white flowers. A mixture of loam and peat is most suitable for their growth. They are easily raised from seed Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter P Continued” »

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Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter “J” – Encyclopedia J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same...
Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia D Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained...

Flowers Encyclopedia – P to Plums

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Pachysandra.—This early hardy perennial has ornamental foliage and blooms in April. It will succeed in almost any soil, and may be increased by suckers from the roots. Height, 1 ft. Paeonies.—These beautiful flowering plants are mostly hardy enough to endure our winters. The herbaceous kinds are increased by dividing the plants at the roots, leaving Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – P to Plums” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket...

Flowers Encyclopedia – O to Orchids

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Odontoglossum Grande.—A most beautiful orchid, delighting in a temperature of from 60 to 70 degrees and an abundance of water during summer, but good drainage is essential. The blooms are yellow, spotted and streaked with venetian red, and are often 6 in. across. The pots should be two-thirds filled with crocks, then filled up with Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – O to Orchids” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia – N to Nymphaea Narcissus.—See "Daffodils." Nasturtiums.—These are among the most useful of our...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...

Flowers Encyclopedia – N to Nymphaea

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Narcissus.—See "Daffodils." Nasturtiums.—These are among the most useful of our hardy annuals, producing a display of the brightest of colours throughout the entire summer. The tall-growing climbers make a gay background to a border, and are equally valuable for trellis-work, while the dwarf varieties are first-class bedding plants, and of great service for ribboning. The Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – N to Nymphaea” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia – O to Orchids Odontoglossum Grande.—A most beautiful orchid, delighting in a temperature of...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...

Flowers Encyclopedia – Mimosa to Myrtle

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Mimosa.—These shrubs are often called Sensitive Plants, on account of the leaves of several of the species of this genus shrinking when touched. They grow well in loam and peat with a little sand, but require to be planted in a warm situation or to have greenhouse care. Cuttings of the young wood root readily Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – Mimosa to Myrtle” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia – N to Nymphaea Narcissus.—See "Daffodils." Nasturtiums.—These are among the most useful of our...
Letter “J” – Encyclopedia J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same...
Letter W | Flowers Encyclopedia W Wahlenbergia.—The hardy perennial kinds thrive best in pots, the...

Flowers Encyclopedia – M to Milk Thistle

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Madia.—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order. The seed should be sown in May in a shady situation. The plant is not particular as to soil, and will flower about eight weeks after it is sown, and continue to bloom during August and September. Height, 1½ ft. Magnolia Grandiflora.—A handsome, hardy evergreen, with large Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – M to Milk Thistle” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum Lilies.—The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, the conservatory,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – N to Nymphaea Narcissus.—See "Daffodils." Nasturtiums.—These are among the most useful of our...

Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum

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Lilies.—The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, the conservatory, and the flower border, and will flourish in any light soil or situation. To produce fine specimens in pots they should be grown in a mixture of light turfy loam and leaf-mould. Six bulbs planted in a 12-in. pot form a good group. The pots Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia – M to Milk Thistle Madia.—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order. The seed...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...

Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac

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L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket culture. Pot in December in a compost of fibrous loam, leaf-mold, and sand; place as near the glass as possible, and never allow the soil to become dry, but maintain good drainage, and only give a little water till they have produced their second leaves. Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – M to Milk Thistle Madia.—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order. The seed...
Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum Lilies.—The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, the conservatory,...

Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl

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K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south or west aspect. It thrives best in loam and sandy peat. Cuttings may be struck in sand, placed under a glass, and subjected to heat. Kale.—See "Borecole." Kalmia Latifolia.—This hardy, dwarf evergreen shrub is deservedly a great favourite. It produces a wealth of flowers in Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket...
Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia D Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained...
Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum Lilies.—The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, the conservatory,...
Flowers Encyclopedia – M to Milk Thistle Madia.—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order. The seed...

Letter “J” – Encyclopedia

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J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same way as Verbenas, and will grow freely from seeds sown in autumn or spring. It delights in a rich, light soil. The purple Jacobaea is a great favourite of the public. Flowers in August. Height, 1 ft. Jacob's Ladder.—See "Polemonium." Jasione Perennis (Sheep Scabious).—A hardy Continue reading “Letter “J” – Encyclopedia” »

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Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—Attractive deciduous shrubs. They require...
Letter W | Flowers Encyclopedia W Wahlenbergia.—The hardy perennial kinds thrive best in pots, the...

Letter I

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I Iberis.—See "Candytuft." Ice Plants.—See "Mesembryanthemum." Ilex.—See "Holly." Impatiens Sultani.—Half-hardy perennials. May be raised from seed sown early in spring on a hotbed, or later on in a shady spot in the open border; greenhouse culture, however, is more suitable. They bloom in August. Height, 1½ ft. Incarvilleas.—Ornamental hardy herbaceous plants, of easy culture. They Continue reading “Letter I” »

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Letter “J” – Encyclopedia J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same...
Letter “E” | Earwigs to Everlasting Peas E Earwigs, to Trap.—An inverted flower-pot, containing a little dry...
Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...

Letter “H” | Habrothamnus-Holly-Hypericum

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H Habrothamnus.—These beautiful evergreen shrubs require greenhouse culture, and to be grown in sandy loam and leaf-mould. The majority of them flower in spring. Height, 4 ft. to 6 ft. Halesia Tetraptera (Snowdrop Tree).—This elegant shrub will grow in any soil, and may be propagated by cuttings of the roots or by layers. The pendent Continue reading “Letter “H” | Habrothamnus-Holly-Hypericum” »

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Letter “E” | Earwigs to Everlasting Peas E Earwigs, to Trap.—An inverted flower-pot, containing a little dry...
Letter I I Iberis.—See "Candytuft." Ice Plants.—See "Mesembryanthemum." Ilex.—See "Holly." Impatiens Sultani.—Half-hardy...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter “J” – Encyclopedia J Jacobaea (Ragwort).—May be raised from cuttings in the same...

Flowers Encyclopedia: Chrysanthemums to Cypress

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Cestrums.—Charming conservatory plants, flowering early in spring. Cuttings may be taken in autumn, placed in small pots in a light compost of peat and sand, and given a little bottom-heat. The young plants may be topped to form bushy ones. Re-pot before the roots have filled the small pots, using two parts loam, one part Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia: Chrysanthemums to Cypress” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia – O to Orchids Odontoglossum Grande.—A most beautiful orchid, delighting in a temperature of...
Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia – N to Nymphaea Narcissus.—See "Daffodils." Nasturtiums.—These are among the most useful of our...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...

Letter “G” Flowers Encyclopedia

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G Gages.—The cultivation of Gages is similar to that of Plums. In the open they may be grown as dwarfs or pyramids, and in orchard-houses as gridirons, cordons, or in pots. The chief points to observe are to thin the branches in order to admit plenty of light into the middle of the tree, thus Continue reading “Letter “G” Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Letter U | Flowers Encyclopedia U Ulex Europaeus Flore Pleno (Double Furze).—This elegant, hardy, evergreen...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter P Continued Poa Trivalis.—A very pretty, dwarf-growing, variegated grass. Plant in a...

Flowers Encyclopedia – Fabacea to Fremotia

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F Fabacea.—See “Thermopsis.” Fatsia Japonica.—See “Aralia.” Feather Grass.—See “Stipa Pennata.” Fennel.—Sow the seed in April, cover lightly with fine mould, and when the plants are strong enough set them out 1 ft. apart. Cut off the flower-stalks as soon as they appear, to prevent them running to seed. The bed will last for years. (See Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – Fabacea to Fremotia” »

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Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter Q Quaking Grass.—See "Briza." Quercus Ilex.—A handsome evergreen Oak, delighting in...
Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Radish to Roses Radish.—For an early supply sow on a gentle hotbed under...

Letter “E” | Earwigs to Everlasting Peas

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E Earwigs, to Trap.—An inverted flower-pot, containing a little dry moss or hay, placed on a stick, forms a good trap for these pests. They will also congregate in any hollow stems of plants that may be laid about. They may be destroyed by shaking them into boiling water. Eccremocarpus (Calampelis).—These climbing half-hardy perennials will Continue reading “Letter “E” | Earwigs to Everlasting Peas” »

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Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia

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D Daffodils.—These will grow in any good, cool, moist, well-drained garden soil if sand be put round their roots, but thrive best in a moderately rich loam. They may remain in the ground for years, for large bulbs produce the finest flowers. When the flowering is over the leaves must be allowed to die down, Continue reading “Letter “D” | Online Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter “C”| Online Flowers Encyclopedia C Cabbage.—Sow from February to April for an autumn supply,...
Letter V | Flowers Encyclopedia V Vaccineum Myrtillus and V. Uliginosum.—Attractive deciduous shrubs. They require...
Letter X | Flowers Encyclopedia X Xeranthemum.—These charming everlasting annuals retain, in a dried state,...
Flowers Encyclopedia: Letter P Continued Poa Trivalis.—A very pretty, dwarf-growing, variegated grass. Plant in a...

Letter “C”| Online Flowers Encyclopedia

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C Cabbage.—Sow from February to April for an autumn supply, and in July and August for spring cutting. As soon as the plants have made four or five leaves, transplant into soil that has been liberally manured and trenched, or dug deeply, placing them 18 in. or 2 ft. apart, according to the kind grown. Continue reading “Letter “C”| Online Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter “B”| Flowers Encyclopedia

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B Babianas.—Charming, sweet-scented flowers, suitable for either pot cultivation or the border. In August or September place five bulbs in a well-drained 5-in. pot, using rich, light, very sandy soil; cover them completely, and press the mould down gently. Water very sparingly until the roots are well formed; indeed, if the soil is moist when Continue reading “Letter “B”| Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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Letter “A”- Flowers Encyclopedia

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A Aaron’s Rod.—See “Solidago.” Abelia.—Very ornamental evergreen shrubs, bearing tubular, funnel-shaped flowers. They succeed in any ordinary soil if the situation is warm and sheltered, and are readily raised by cuttings. Height, 3 ft. to 4 ft. Abies (Spruce Firs).—Among these ornamental conifers mention may be made of the beautiful Japanese Spruce Ajanensis, which grows Continue reading “Letter “A”- Flowers Encyclopedia” »

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