. Handbook of hardy trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants ... Based on the French work of Messrs. Decaisne and Naudin ...entitled 'Manuel de l'amateur des jardins,' and including the original woodcuts by Riocreux and Leblanc. Plants, Ornamental. Composites—Caitaiirca. 26t the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. G. nigra. Knapweed or Buttonweed, is a familiar native example. The name is of classical origin. We must limit ourselves to a small selection. Annual Species. 1. G. Cyanus. Cornflower.—This handsome species is com- monly seen in our corn-iields, where its bright blue flower- heads
. Handbook of hardy trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants ... Based on the French work of Messrs. Decaisne and Naudin ...entitled 'Manuel de l'amateur des jardins,' and including the original woodcuts by Riocreux and Leblanc. Plants, Ornamental. Composites—Caitaiirca. 26t the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. G. nigra. Knapweed or Buttonweed, is a familiar native example. The name is of classical origin. We must limit ourselves to a small selection. Annual Species. 1. G. Cyanus. Cornflower.—This handsome species is com- monly seen in our corn-iields, where its bright blue flower- heads are highly attractive. It grows from 2 to 3 feet high, bearing numerous terminal stalked flower-heads. Leaves linear, entire or lobed, cottony. Under cultivation this species has produced white, pink, and purple varieties. 2. C. Americana (fig. 149).—A very ornamental species,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hemsley, W. Botting (William Botting), 1843-1924; Decaisne, J. (Joseph) Manuel de l'amateur des jardins. Boston, Estes & Lauriat
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