. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. m CULTURE OF FAVOR/TB ^^:EJRB:EjsrA i'ERBENA is a flower to which we are perhaps more indebted for the gaiety of our gardens than to any other; and is a simple, procum- bent plant from Buenos Ayres. For large beds nothing can equal it, as with judicious training a few plants can be made to cover con- siderable surface. T
. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. m CULTURE OF FAVOR/TB ^^:EJRB:EjsrA i'ERBENA is a flower to which we are perhaps more indebted for the gaiety of our gardens than to any other; and is a simple, procum- bent plant from Buenos Ayres. For large beds nothing can equal it, as with judicious training a few plants can be made to cover con- siderable surface. The beds appear to the best advantage when cut directly in the lawn or grass, as the surrounding green heightens the effect of the brilliant colors by the strong contrast. Although the Verbena will grow in almost any soil, to thrive well it should have that most congenial to it, which is about t^\'o parts loam, the same quantity of leaf-mold or manure, and one part good sand. Having secured plants of such colors as will harmonize well, let there be made a cavity the size of the pot they are in, the ball be placed within it, and the soil pressed close around, the plants being arranged two feet apart each way. The branches are then to be laid entirely flat to the ground, and pinned down, so that they will root at the joints, for which purpose broom- splints doubled, forked sticks, or, what would be still better, the common wire hairpin, could be used, this treatment to be continued as long as the branches extend themselves. It would be an advantage to pinch off the early buds until the plants are well established, the future bloom being sufficient compensation. Watering freely at first, secures good leafage, which affords much protection in case of drouth. Seedlings, although they can be started in the open air with ease, give earlier bloom if sown in a box in the house or hotbed. These plants are also most excellent for window boxes and verandas having a sunny exposure. In pot cu
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