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Page 12
... stems , or rather spikes , which show through . Mat or cover them still for the night , or a hard frost might considerably injure them ; and when the rising spike opens , so that water could enter and lay there , they ought not to ...
... stems , or rather spikes , which show through . Mat or cover them still for the night , or a hard frost might considerably injure them ; and when the rising spike opens , so that water could enter and lay there , they ought not to ...
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... stem . If they are much injured , cut them down to the ground , and they will throw out young shoots from the roots , and thus form compact and handsome bushes . Grafting . This month you must pay attention to such choice and ornamental ...
... stem . If they are much injured , cut them down to the ground , and they will throw out young shoots from the roots , and thus form compact and handsome bushes . Grafting . This month you must pay attention to such choice and ornamental ...
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... stems to lay the soil pretty close to them . Should any vacancies occur - where the plant has not come up , while the majority have — it will be necessary to search carefully for the cause . Sometimes a stone or a solid lump of dirt ...
... stems to lay the soil pretty close to them . Should any vacancies occur - where the plant has not come up , while the majority have — it will be necessary to search carefully for the cause . Sometimes a stone or a solid lump of dirt ...
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... stem . Gravel Walks . - These should be turned towards the end of the month and rolled smooth - it gives them all the appearance of new ones ; but if the gravel is too dirty or too thin a fresh coat of it will be necessary . Hollyhocks ...
... stem . Gravel Walks . - These should be turned towards the end of the month and rolled smooth - it gives them all the appearance of new ones ; but if the gravel is too dirty or too thin a fresh coat of it will be necessary . Hollyhocks ...
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... stem . Those who have the con- venience should place them in frames , where they may be allowed all the genial rains , and yet can be shaded , and , if necessary , covered from an excess of wet . Balsams . - Shift these into larger pots ...
... stem . Those who have the con- venience should place them in frames , where they may be allowed all the genial rains , and yet can be shaded , and , if necessary , covered from an excess of wet . Balsams . - Shift these into larger pots ...
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