CHOICE OF FLOWERS 



stems have died down. Because of neglecting 

 this I have played mischief with some of the 

 hardy things in the soil; I have attempted, for 

 Instance, to set out heliotrope and mignonette In 

 spots already occupied by tulips and chrysanthe- 

 mums, with results disadvantageous to the latter. 

 A faithful gardener will not only indicate his 

 burled treasures by stakes or stones, but he will 

 make a map of his territory and mark upon it 

 the place and name of each of them. 



For early bloom, among the hardy species, 

 we rely on the crocus, hyacinth, grape hyacinth, 

 narcissus, daffodil, snowdrop, snowflake, tulip, 

 squill and trilllum. These all arise from bulbs, 

 which should be planted in three Inches of light 

 loam in the fall, but which are sometimes put 

 into the earth on a mild day In January, when 

 there is no frost In the bed, and when they are 

 well mulched to prevent nipping by frosts that 

 are sure to pinch our noses before spring fairly 

 opens. The bulb plants, particularly the crocus, 

 squill and tulip, are excellent for massing. The 

 others are at their best when planted as borders. 



None of these, save the tulip, which makes all 

 too brief a show, gives to the garden the richness 

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