This section is from the book "Commercial Gardening Vol2", by John Weathers (the Editor). Also available from Amazon: Commercial Gardening, A Practical & Scientific Treatise For Market Gardeners.
A fine perennial from the Chatham Islands, 1½ ft. high, with large glossy-green plaited leaves, and clusters of rich-blue Forget-me-not-like flowers. This plant is only hardy in the mildest parts of the country, and is increased chiefly by division.
 
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