B Babianas.—Charming, sweet-scented flowers, suitable for either pot cultivation or the border. In August or September place five bulbs in a well-drained 5-in. pot, using rich, light, very sandy soil; cover them completely, and press the mould down gently. Water very sparingly until the roots are well formed; indeed, if the soil is moist when Continue reading “Letter “B”| Flowers Encyclopedia” »
A Aaron’s Rod.—See “Solidago.” Abelia.—Very ornamental evergreen shrubs, bearing tubular, funnel-shaped flowers. They succeed in any ordinary soil if the situation is warm and sheltered, and are readily raised by cuttings. Height, 3 ft. to 4 ft. Abies (Spruce Firs).—Among these ornamental conifers mention may be made of the beautiful Japanese Spruce Ajanensis, which grows Continue reading “Letter “A”- Flowers Encyclopedia” »
I love the garden wild and wide, Where oaks have plum-trees by their side, Where woodbines and the twisting vine Clip round the pear tree and the pine Where mixed jonquils and gowans grow And roses midst rank clover grow Upon a bank of a clear strand, In wrimplings made by Nature’s hand Though docks Continue reading “Allan Ramsays Garden” »
Love Is in the Air Craig Thornburrow Love is in the air and so is the aroma of the freshly cut and arranged wedding flowers, unless of course, you plan to use the silk variety. Wedding flowers make the wedding extremely special and set the mood for the ceremony and reception. You have several choices Continue reading “Picking Wedding Flowers” »