THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



Oct. bloomers), Chionodoxas, Crocuses, Cyclamens, Dog's- 

 16-31 Tooth Violets, Lily of the Valley, Scillas, Snowdrops, 

 and Snowflakes are all low growers, and may be used at 

 the front of the borders or beds, or on the rockery. 

 Alstromerias, Crown Imperials, Daffodils, Hyacinths, 

 most Irises, Liliums, Narcissi, and Tulips are bolder 

 plants, suitable for filling beds or for forming groups in 

 borders. 



For pots and vases we may use principally : 



Crocuses Liliums 



Dafifodils Lily of the Valley 



Freesias Narcissi 



Hyacinths Tulips 

 Irises 



Anemones. — I have already referred to the fine strains 

 of Crown Anemones called the Alderborough and the St. 

 Brigid, but I may say here that the roots may be planted 

 in autumn for flowering late in spring. They produce 

 both single and partially double flowers, as far across as 

 breakfast-cups, and with great brilliancy and variety of 

 colour. They are well called Poppy Anemones, for they 

 have all the richness and glow of Poppies. The soil for 

 them should be made thoroughly friable, and the roots 

 covered an inch deep. Other good Anemones are 

 Apennina, Fulgens, and Nemorosa. The Japanese and 

 its varieties are fine for autumn. 



The Calochortus is a beautiful bulb, but it is courting 

 failure to plant it in a cold, exposed place, or in damp 

 soil. It wants a warm, sunny spot, and light soil. The 

 same remarks apply to the Crinums. 



The Glory of the Snow is a charming blue flower, 

 pretty in colonies, like Snowdrops and Scillas, and also 

 useful for dotting among bulbs. It should be noted, how- 

 ever, that it flowers earlier than Hyacinths and Tulips. 

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