Madia.—A hardy annual of a rather handsome order. The seed should be sown in May in a shady situation. The plant is not particular as to soil, and will flower about eight weeks after it is sown, and continue to bloom during August and September. Height, 1½ ft. Magnolia Grandiflora.—A handsome, hardy evergreen, with large Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – M to Milk Thistle” »
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Lilies.—The Lily is admirably adapted for pot culture, the conservatory, and the flower border, and will flourish in any light soil or situation. To produce fine specimens in pots they should be grown in a mixture of light turfy loam and leaf-mould. Six bulbs planted in a 12-in. pot form a good group. The pots Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – Lily to Lythrum” »
L Lachenalia. (Cape Cowslips).—Charming greenhouse plants for pot or basket culture. Pot in December in a compost of fibrous loam, leaf-mold, and sand; place as near the glass as possible, and never allow the soil to become dry, but maintain good drainage, and only give a little water till they have produced their second leaves. Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia – L to Lilac” »
K Kadsura Japonica.—This is a beautiful creeper for a south or west aspect. It thrives best in loam and sandy peat. Cuttings may be struck in sand, placed under a glass, and subjected to heat. Kale.—See "Borecole." Kalmia Latifolia.—This hardy, dwarf evergreen shrub is deservedly a great favourite. It produces a wealth of flowers in Continue reading “Flowers Encyclopedia Kadsura to Kohl” »
The Flickr Blog posted last year's (Happy New Year's) best pics of '06. Unfortunately, no pictures of flowers were included. In fact, after browsing thru the past year's archives there were very few pictures of flowers in general. There were plenty of pictures of cats in various amusing and, sometimes tiresome, outfits. And some amazing Continue reading “Where are the Pictures of Flowers?!” »