Garden Notes - Dwarf Bindweed

Dwarf Bindweed

A hardy annual plant that is extensively grown in cottage gardens. Propagated by seeds sown in the open in spring. The flowers vary considerably in color, and are seen at their best early in the morning. Will thrive in almost any soil that is well drained. Height 15 inches.

Bleeding Heart or Lyre Flower

A hardy perennial plant that is now called Dicentra Spectabilis. Propagated by division in spring. An excellent plant for growing in shady places, where it prefers rich, rather light soil. Roots potted up early in the year may be forced into bloom with the Daffodils. Very useful for cutting. Height 18 in. to 2 ft.

Spiderwort

A hardy herbaceous perennial plant that is seldom met with except in old cottage gardens. May be propagated by dividing the old plant in autumn or spring. Will thrive in nearly any soil, preferably that which is rather damp. There are a number of varieties, some having rose colored and others white flowers. Height 1 foot to 18 inches.

Honesty

A hardy plant that may be grown as an annual or biennial, according to whether the seeds are sown in early spring or late summer. Often known as Lunaria biennis. A great favorite with cottages, as the division of the seed pod when dried is of a beautiful silvery tint. Stems should be cut when pods are ripe, dried, and the outer parts of pods stripped off.

London Pride

A low growing hardy herbaceous plant that has been grown in cottage gardens for many years. Easily propagated by division of the plants during autumn or spring. Will thrive nearly anywhere, and is one of the best plants for town gardens. Very useful for edgings and also for rock work in shady places. Sometimes known as "None-so-pretty."