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in terminal clusters and appear in June. The 

 foliage is deeply cut. Lady's-smocks will grow in 

 rock-gardens and are excellent border-plants. 



LARK'S-HEELS. See Nasturtium. 



LARKSPUR is a glorious flower, noble in masses 

 of bloom and fine in growth, highly decorative, and 

 lasts well besides. "Delphiniums are very easy to 

 grow and can be planted at almost any time, but the 

 best seasons are early autumn and spring when new 

 growth commences. The great point is to plant 

 them in rich well-dug and manured soil and strew 

 coal-ashes about for the reason that slugs are very 

 partial to these plants. Ample space must be left 

 for full development as with age the roots increase 

 greatly, so that two and a half feet apart is none 

 too much. The plant needs a rather rich ground, 

 for its growth is strong. Larkspur looks well planted 

 in the back row of the mixed border." 



LAVENDER is a precious, fragrant, hardy bush. 

 Its sweet-smelling leaves and blue flowers are ever 

 welcome, whether in the border, or as a low hedge, 

 or standing alone. A very light soil and sunshine 

 are essential. Propagate by cuttings in early autumn 

 out of doors in a sheltered, but not shady, place and 

 plant out when rooted, or divide in March, plant- 

 ing out the rooted slips one foot apart in light soil. 



