Handbook of Hardy Herbaceous and Alpine FlowersBlackwood, 1871 - 321 páginas |
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... appear at the high- est limits of cultivation , they ascend to the confines of perpetual snow , where life of all kind ceases to appear . In so vast a realm nature has scattered practically limit- less stores of floral wealth . Much of ...
... appear at the high- est limits of cultivation , they ascend to the confines of perpetual snow , where life of all kind ceases to appear . In so vast a realm nature has scattered practically limit- less stores of floral wealth . Much of ...
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... appear very distinct from A. vernalis in character , but as it begins to flower as that species ceases , it is valuable as a means of continuing a succes- sion of bloom . It grows from 9 inches to 1 foot high , with large bright yellow ...
... appear very distinct from A. vernalis in character , but as it begins to flower as that species ceases , it is valuable as a means of continuing a succes- sion of bloom . It grows from 9 inches to 1 foot high , with large bright yellow ...
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... appear from June to September . One of the best of the dark - blues . A. lycoctonum ( Wolf's - Bane ) .— This is a distinct and gigan- tic species . In rich soils it grows to the height of 6 or 7 feet , with strong , almost woody stems ...
... appear from June to September . One of the best of the dark - blues . A. lycoctonum ( Wolf's - Bane ) .— This is a distinct and gigan- tic species . In rich soils it grows to the height of 6 or 7 feet , with strong , almost woody stems ...
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... appear , and very distinct . Native of Hungary . H. niger ( Christmas Rose ) .- This fine old plant is so univer- sally known that any description would be superfluous . Its beautiful white or pinkish - white flowers are ever welcome at ...
... appear , and very distinct . Native of Hungary . H. niger ( Christmas Rose ) .- This fine old plant is so univer- sally known that any description would be superfluous . Its beautiful white or pinkish - white flowers are ever welcome at ...
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... appear in April and May . The variety named elegans is the best , and is a very desirable plant for partially - shaded borders . Native of Persia . E. violaceum ( Purplish E . ) - The leaflets in this species are narrower in proportion ...
... appear in April and May . The variety named elegans is the best , and is a very desirable plant for partially - shaded borders . Native of Persia . E. violaceum ( Purplish E . ) - The leaflets in this species are narrower in proportion ...
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Handbook of Hardy Herbaceous and Alpine Flowers William Sutherland (Gardener to the Earl of Minto.) Visualização integral - 1871 |
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18 inches high 9 inches adapted alpine plants Alps appear in June beautiful beds blue border-plant branches clothed cold frame colour corolla corymbs cultivation culture cuttings deep dense distinct dwarf early summer easily egg-shaped erect Fcap feet high flower-garden flower-heads flower-stems flowers are large Flowers in April Flowers in June foliage foot high freely garden-soil gardens genus glaucous habit hairy handsome hardy height herbaceous plants increased by division inflorescence July and August June and July lance-shaped loam lobes masses mixed border moist Native of Britain Native of North naturalising North America numerous oblong ornamental ornamental plants pale panicles peat perennial petals pink places plant grows pots pretty propagated by division purple Pyrenees racemes rich rockwork roots sandy loam seed sepals shade showy shrubs Siberia soil southern Europe species grows spikes spring stalks stems succeed terminal toothed tufts umbels variegated varieties warm well-drained winter