PLANTS FOR DELLS 



AND WOODLANDS. 



amount of space quickly. Both these rambling 

 plants might take the place of ivy in many 

 instances with advantage. Cuttings and layers. 



Anemone ("Wind Flower). — For woodland scenery 

 anemones are indispensable. Once well estab- 

 lished the charming A. apennina, blue, would 

 spread and flower almost as freely as the common 

 wood anemone. A. nemorosa requires shade, but 

 A. Pulsatilla, A. palmata, A. coronaria, and A. 

 fulgens should be planted in the open, while bold 

 masses of the Japanese species, A. japonica, would 

 prove highly effective. Division, cuttings of the 

 roots, and by seed. 



Anthericum.^ — These handsome bulbous-rooted plants 

 ought certainly to be grown in woods and dells. 

 A. liliastrum, St. Bruno's lily, and the less 

 vigorous-growing A. liliago, St. Bernard's lily, are 

 among the best. Division and seeds. 



Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). — These are very showy, 

 and succeed well in various sites, and those of a 

 hot and dry nature suit them well— after they 

 are once established. Cuttings and seeds. 



Aqxjilegia (Columbine). — For planting in rough 

 places and for thriving under difficulties none of 

 the members of this fairly large and showy family 

 excels A. vulgaris and its varieties, A. chrysantha 

 being also particularly well adapted for the woods. 

 Division and seeds. 



Akistolochia Sipho (Great Birthwort, also called the 

 Dutchman's Pipe). — A rapid climber with enor- 

 mous leaves, ornamental when covering the stems 

 of trees, and is quite at home in the woods. Cut- 

 tings under a bell-glass. 



AsPHODELUs (Asphodels). — Without deserving to be 

 termed beautiful, asphodels are yet to be recom- 

 mended for the wild garden, as thej^ will grow 

 strongly almost anywhere. Increased by division. 



Asters (Michaelmas Daisy or Starworts). — Masses of 

 these are very showy in the autumn when most 

 other plants have ceased to flower. They grow 

 vigorously in comparatively poor soil, and should 

 be extensively planted. A. Amellus, A. Pyrenseus, 

 and A. turbinellus are among the best that can be 

 grown. Division and seeds. 



AsTRANTiA (Masterwort). — Though not showy, this 

 small family is yet worthy of mention, owing to 

 the readiness with which the plants take to banks 

 and woodlands generally, also thriving well in 

 damp positions. Division. 



Bambusa (Bamboo). — In the more southern parts of 

 the country several bamboos are quite hardy, and 

 well suited to sheltered dells. Plant such graceful 

 species as B. aurea, B. falcata, B. Metake, and B. 



Simmondsi in good, moist soil, and they may 

 then be depended upon to thrive and attract 

 attention. Division. 



Calystegia (Bindweed). — C. dahurica is a very fine 

 white-flowered species that should have a stout 

 stake or old tree stem to twine round, similar 

 treatment being given C. grandiflora and C. 

 pubescens plenus. Division and seeds. 



Campanula (Bell-flower). — This fine class of plants is 

 particularly imposing when grouped in the wild 

 garden. A moderate amount of cultivation would 

 be required by such superior tall-growing species 

 as C. ktifolia, C. persicifolia, and C. pyramidalis ; 

 but C. rapunculoides is a tall grower, and 

 soon makes itself at home. The dwarf species, 

 or those attaining a height of from 9 inches to 

 2 feet, and with which may be included our own 

 native harebell, C. rotundifolia, are more suit- 

 able for banks and frontages, and after once they 

 are well rooted, give very little trouble. Some of 

 the best of these are C. carpatica, C. glomerata, 

 C. Hendersoni, C. turbinata, and C. pallida. 

 Division, cuttings, and seeds. 



Centranthus ruber (Bed Valerian). — Ranks among 

 the hardiest, showiest, and most easily-grown 

 plants for a wild garden. After being established 

 for two years or so, seedlings spring up, and these 

 grow strongly and flower freely in sites where 

 scarcely any other flowering plant would survive. 

 C. rosea is inferior in point of colour only. Seeds. 



Clematis (Virgin's Bower). — Abundance of the com- 

 moner kinds ought to be found growing in the 

 woods, rambling over old tree stumps, scrubby 

 bushes, rocks, and bowers. Those most recom- 

 mended for this style of planting are C. montana, 

 C. viticella, C. cirrhosa, C. cojrulea, C. flammula, 

 C. Jackmanni, and the well-known wild form, 

 C. vitalba, or Traveller's Joy. Give them a rich 

 loamy soil to start, and they will thrive and flower 

 abundantly. Layers, cuttings, and seeds. 



Delphinium (Larkspur). — The strong-growing, her- 

 baceous species succeed in woods and dells if 

 given a little rich soil at the outset. Varieties 

 of D. hybridum are among the best, these 

 attaining a height of from .3 feet to 4 feet. D. 

 cardinale and D. exaltatum are also strong 

 growers, and effective when massed in the back- 

 ground. Division, cuttings, and seeds. 



DiCENTRA (Dielytra, Bleeding Heart).— Too often this 

 beautiful class when planted quite in the open are 

 cut down by spring frosts, whereas if planted where 

 they get the benefit of shelter from trees they 

 seldom sufi'er to any appreciable extent. D. eximia 



