Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom . : scales %m. long, cup-shaped, green : stamens in 5 bundles, with long —.B. insignis, Schrad. Stem climbing, 4-sided: petalswhite, unguiculate. 2865. BOCCONIA (after Dr. Paslo Bocconi, Sicilian botanistand author). Papaverdcerv. PLtTtTE Poppy. A genus of,5 species
Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom . : scales %m. long, cup-shaped, green : stamens in 5 bundles, with long —.B. insignis, Schrad. Stem climbing, 4-sided: petalswhite, unguiculate. 2865. BOCCONIA (after Dr. Paslo Bocconi, Sicilian botanistand author). Papaverdcerv. PLtTtTE Poppy. A genus of,5 species, of which B. eortlaiit is the only one worthy ofcultivation. The large, , f,l;iuc-<ius lvs. rcniimlone, by their texture and hilling, of bloodrool and Sty-lophorum, which belong to iillied genera. The fls. arevery unlike our common poppies, being small and with-out petals, but they are borne in great feathery orplumy masses, in terminal panicles raised high abovethe heavy foliage, making the plant unique in itspicturesque general appearance. Hence, it is much usedfor isolated lawn specimens, or for very bold and strik-ing effects, being especially adapted to be viewed atlong distances. It is also placed in shrubberies, wildgardens, and at the back of wide borders, as it spreads 4 •i iMm. 242. Bocconia cordata. rapidly by suckers, any one of which, if detached, willmake a strong plant in a single season. The PlumePoppy seems to be much hardier in America than in theOld World. It was popular early in the century, but wasneglected, probably because it spread so rapidly. Lately it has become popular again. It deserves to bepermanently naturalized in the American produce the largest specimens, it is well to plant invery rich soil, give the old clumps liquid manure inspring, and cut off the suckers. Prop, chiefly by suckers. cordata,Willd. {). Hardyherbaceous perennial : height 5-8 ft.: lvs. large, glau-cous, heart-shaped, much
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