Tag Archives: scented flowers

Styrax.

Ornamental shrubs requiring a light soil for their cultivation. S. Japonica has Snowdrop-like flowers, and S. Obasa Lily-of-the-Valley-like scented flowers. They are best propagated by layers. Height, 4 ft. to   … Read more

Philadelphus.

Among the best of our flowering shrubs, producing a wealth of sweetly-scented flowers. For cultivation, see “Syringa.”  … Read more

Lavender (Lavandula Spied).

A hardy shrub whose sweetly-scented flowers, which are produced in August, are much prized. A dry, gravelly soil is what it likes best. Young plants should be raised every three   … Read more