Tag Archives: garden soil
Malope.
Very beautiful hardy annuals having soft leaves. They may be raised from seed sown in April in any garden soil. They bloom in June or July. Height, 1 1/2 ft. … Read more
Digitalis (Foxglove).
Very showy, hardy, perennial border plants. They will grow in any garden soil, and are readily raised from seed, which, if sown in the autumn, will produce flowers the following … Read more
Godetia.
Very pretty hardy annuals, that may be grown in any garden soil. Sow in the autumn for early flowering, or in spring for later blooms. July is their ordinary … Read more
Heuchera.
Very neat, but not showy, hardy American perennials. They may be grown in any ordinary light garden soil, are increased by dividing the root, and bloom in May. Height, … Read more
Salsafy (Vegetable Oyster).
Sow the seed in any good garden soil – deep sandy loam is best – towards the end of April in drills 1 ft. apart, and thin the plants out … Read more
Lathyrus.
Handsome plants when in flower, the larger kinds being well adapted as backgrounds to other plants in the shrubbery, where they will require supports. They may be planted in any … Read more
Hyacinths.
May be grown in pots, in glasses, or in beds and borders. The soil should be rich and light. Good loam mixed with old manure and a little leaf-mould and … Read more
Collinsia.
Most elegant hardy annuals, doing well in any garden soil. The seed is sown in autumn for early flowering, and in spring for a later display. Bloom May to … Read more
Phillyrea.
This effective border evergreen will grow in any ordinary garden soil, and may be increased either by layers or cuttings. It has dark green shining leaves, and is quite hardy. … Read more
Peas, Everlasting (Lathyrus Latifolia).
These well-known and favourite hardy perennials are very useful for covering trellises, etc. They will grow in any garden soil, and may be raised from seed sown early in spring … Read more