Garden Notes - Sweet Jasmine

Sweet Jasmine

A hardy shrub of rambling habit that is widely grown for its fragrant flowers. Propagated by layering, the shoots being pegged down and covered with soil at any season of the year. The old wood should be cut away occasionally so that the growths do not get over crowded. Will thrive in almost any soil, but it must be thoroughly drained.

The Italian Borage

A hardy herbaceous perennial plant with bright purple flowers, admirable adapted for borders or large beds. Best propagated by seeds sown in the open garden in May. Likes a well drained and moderately rich soil. It is much liked by bees, and is in some gardens grown largely for their use.

Calceolaria

The ordinary bedding Calceolaria, a shrubby evergreen perennial plant that is not quite hardy in England. Propagated by cuttings planted in sandy soil in a cold frame early in October. When the young plants commence to grow in spring each must have its top pinched out to induce a bushy habit. Plant out in well drained soil the end of April.

Solomon's Seal

A free growing hardy herbaceous plant that is very useful for growing in semi wild places where the soil is moderately damp and rich. Also useful for cutting. Propagated by division in autumn of spring. Roots potted up may be forced into flower early in the year. There are several varieties, including one with double flowers. Height 2 ft. to 3 ft.

Godetia

A hardy annual plant of which there are many beautiful varieties. The dwarf forms are admirably adapted for edgings to borders. All are excellent for cutting as the buds open well in water. Propagated by seeds sown, in the open in spring or autumn. Will thrive in any good garden soil, but the plants must not be crowded. Height 1 ft. to 2 ½ ft. according to the variety.