The Florist and Pomologist"Journal of Horticulture" Office, 1864 - Flower gardening |
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Page 61
... seen plants of it stuck out on terraces , with weak slender stems , looking most miserable , and inviting one's pity - indeed , scarcely have I ever seen them placed with proper effect . What could be more lovely than in the midst of ...
... seen plants of it stuck out on terraces , with weak slender stems , looking most miserable , and inviting one's pity - indeed , scarcely have I ever seen them placed with proper effect . What could be more lovely than in the midst of ...
Page 84
... seen on the old variety , Attraction being rather a stronger grower , but in poor soil it is seen to a much greater advantage . The flowers are bright scarlet , with white eyes , the truss large and nicely elevated above the foliage ...
... seen on the old variety , Attraction being rather a stronger grower , but in poor soil it is seen to a much greater advantage . The flowers are bright scarlet , with white eyes , the truss large and nicely elevated above the foliage ...
Page 114
... seen it growing , but have no doubt of its constancy . Edward Purchase . - Maroon , a colour much required . Good form . Earl Pembroke . - Claret , a good deep flower . Very useful . Eclat . - A very useful flower , quite novel in ...
... seen it growing , but have no doubt of its constancy . Edward Purchase . - Maroon , a colour much required . Good form . Earl Pembroke . - Claret , a good deep flower . Very useful . Eclat . - A very useful flower , quite novel in ...
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Pear Achan Scotch and English forms of 14 QUERCUS pedunculata Oak | 37 |
88 | 137 |
Rose | 144 |
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