100 PLANNING AND PLANTING 



ers will spring up from the grass, everywhere, and 

 in a natural state, as if they were wild flowers. 



Naturalizing of Crocus is sure to be pleasing, 

 and sure to draw much attention and favorable 

 comment, and the flowers are done blooming by the 

 time you are ready to begin mowing the grass. 



In planting the bulbs, a long stiff knife is used 

 to slit and lift the edge of the sod, the bulb inserted 

 about an inch underground, then firmed down with 

 the foot. 



The author, some seasons ago, used 550 Crocus 

 bulbs on a moderately small lawn in this way, and 

 the resulting display was an astonishing sight, 

 especially to those who did not know how it was 

 accomplished. 



Another naturalizing idea well worthy of men- 

 tion is to plant Daffodil bulbs, with no particular 

 formation, planting the bulbs in groups at or 

 around the trunks of shade trees. This makes a 

 very beautiful lawn effect, and the -bulbs will grow, 

 multiply, and bloom for years. 



