Snapdragon

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) - A numerous family of rock plants and perennial herbs, mostly hardy and many of them from mountainous regions, but none so popular in gar-dens as the Snapdragon (A. majus), which, like the Wallflowers, often grows on walls and stony places. There are many species, but they do not take a large place in gardens, among the best being A. Asarina and A. rupestre. Of the common Snapdragon, the garden varieties are now numerous, and often showy in effect, the best being the pure colors. Sandy and free soils suit them. They are sown: (I) in August in the place where they are to grow, or preferably in seed-beds, in which latter case plant close to a south wall, sheltering from continued frosts with dry leaves or straw, planting out in spring 16 inches to 24 inches apart; (2) in July, in seed-beds in a well-exposed position, planting out the seedlings in the spring; (3) in seed-beds (March to April) at the foot of a south wall. By means of successive sowings it is possible to obtain an almost uninterrupted bloom from June until frost comes. They are also propagated by cuttings made in the spring or summer, and even during the whole of flowering time.

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