The Subtropical Garden; or, beauty of form in the flower garden.
W. (William) Robinson
The Subtropical Garden; or, beauty of form in the flower garden.
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THE SUBTROPICAL GARDEN; OR, BEAUTY OF FORM IN THE FLOWER GARDEN.
PREFACE.
CONTENTS.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
PART I.
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
PART II.
ACANTHUS.
*THE AMARANTUSES.
*ARALIAS.
*THE CANNAS.
SPECIES AND VARIETIES OF CANNA.
A SELECTION OF CANNAS.
THE DRACÆNAS.
*FERULAS.
*THE RHUBARBS.
PART III. SELECTIONS OF PLANTS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES IN THE SUBTROPICAL GARDEN.
SELECTIONS OF PLANTS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.
A Selection of the very finest and most distinct Subtropical Plants, both hardy and tender, suited for use in the climate of Britain.
A Selection of hardy perennials affording the finest effects in the Subtropical Garden.
A Selection of the finest tender Subtropical Plants that will succeed in our climate in summer.
A Selection of hardy Plants suited for isolation on the turf of the Flower-garden and Pleasure-ground.
A Selection of Plants useful for the open air in summer and for embellishing the conservatory in winter.
A Selection of hardy Plants of vigorous habit and distinct character suited for planting in semi-wild places in pleasure-grounds or near wood-walks.
A Selection of kinds that will best withstand wind.
A Selection of annual and biennial Plants useful for the Subtropical garden.
Trees and Shrubs of remarkable foliage suited for the Subtropical garden.
A Selection of Conifers for association with flower-garden Plants.
A Selection of Gourds.
Ornamental Grasses.
List of Ferns that may be grown with advantage away from the fernery proper.
List of hardy aquatics and bog-plants of bold and distinct habit suitable for grouping on the margins of lakes, etc.
A Selection of the very finest and most distinct Subtropical Plants, both hardy and tender, suited for use in the climate of Britain.
A Selection of hardy perennials affording the finest effects in the Subtropical Garden.
A Selection of the finest tender Subtropical Plants that will succeed in our climate in summer.
A Selection of hardy Plants suited for isolation on the turf of the Flower-garden and Pleasure-ground.
A Selection of Plants useful for the open air in summer and for embellishing the conservatory in winter.
A Selection of hardy Plants of vigorous habit and distinct character suited for planting in semi-wild places in pleasure-grounds or near wood-walks.
A Selection of kinds that will best withstand wind.
A Selection of annual and biennial Plants useful for the Subtropical garden.
Trees and Shrubs of remarkable foliage suited for the Subtropical garden.
A Selection of Conifers for association with flower-garden Plants.
A Selection of Gourds.
Ornamental Grasses.
List of Ferns that may be grown with advantage away from the fernery proper.
List of hardy aquatics and bog-plants of bold and distinct habit suitable for grouping on the margins of lakes, etc.
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