NOTES AND KEY TO THE PLANT GUIDE
An (A) preceding the name indicates an Annual.
Col. 1. Formation. (The numbers indicate the sketches,
Figs. 35 to 41,) i.e., 35, tufts, hummocks or cushions; some
growing flowers on stems. 36, carpeting or matting. 37, edge
trailing (some of 36 and 40 also suitable). 38, stemmed, rushlike.
39, shrubby, bushy. 40, spreading and semi-prostrate. 41,
rosettes or clumps with rising flower stems. F (not illustrated),
fernlike.
Cols. 2 and 4. Colours. B, blue, all shades. L, lilac, including violet, mauve, and purple. O, orange, including gold and
bronzes. P, every shade of pink. R, all reds. W, white.
T, yellows, pale to deep. (Additional for foliage only): G, all
tones of green. S, silver. V, variegated.
Col. 3. Flowering period.
Col. 6. Soils. C, calcareous (chalk or lime). G, gritty or
gravelly. L, loam. P, peaty. S, sandy. X, allergic to lime.
These indicate preferences of particular plants where shown;
note particularly those with an "X". Where no indication is given
the plant is normally tolerant of any reasonably good, well-
drained soil.
Col. 7. Conditions. S, sunny position. SS, suitable for or
prefer semi-shade. SH, shady position. D, dry conditions.
M, slightly moist conditions.
Col. 8. F, foliage fragrant or aromatic. S, flowers scented.
Col. 9. Growth. R, rapid or fairly rapid. S, slow growing.
These arc comparative degrees. Those indicated as rapid will
need controlling and are more suitable for the larger gardens;
the slow growing are best for the smaller gardens.
Col. 10. An * (asterisk) indicates that the plant is not fully
hardy.
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