Tag Archives: light loam
Carnations.
These are divided into three classes, but they are all said originally to come from the clove:
(1) Flakes, which are striped with one colour and white;
(2) Bizarres, those … Read more
Piping.
This consists in drawing out the young grass, or shoots, from the joints of Pinks, etc., from May to July being the time for doing so. Place them in light, … Read more
Anemones.
These are highly ornamental, producing a brilliant display of flowers. The scarlets make very effective beds. They are mostly hardy, and may be grown in any moist, light, rich garden … Read more
Potting.
Great attention must be paid to this important gardening operation. It is necessary that the pots used be perfectly clean, and, if new, soaked in water for several hours previously, … Read more
Begonias.
A somewhat succulent genus of conservatory plants. They all require a very rich loamy soil containing a little sand; and heat, moisture, and shade are essential to their health. Cuttings … Read more
Sisyrinchium Grandifolium(Satin Flower, or Rush Lily).
A light loam suits this plant, which is moderately hardy. The soil should be moist, but not wet. It does not like being disturbed, but when necessary the crowns may … Read more
Rhynchospermum (Trachelospermum) Jasminoides.
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 … Read more