October Looking Forward 



The bulbs of some Lilies form roots freely at the base 

 of the stem above the bulb, while others produce roots 

 below the bulb only. It is necessary to plant the former 

 kinds at such a depth that there is about 5 inches of 

 soil above them. The latter sorts, those that root from 

 the bulb only, should be covered with about 3 inches of 

 soil. In these notes stem-rooting Lilies are distinguished 

 by an asterisk. Most Lilies thrive particularly well 

 among shrubs, for the young stems thus receive welcome 

 protection in spring. 



All about Daffodils. The remarkably high prices 

 asked for bulbs of the newer varieties of Narcissus or 

 Daffodil must often cause surprise to the non-professional 

 grower. It is not uncommon to find bulbs of the latest 

 creations listed at several guineas each, and one imagines 

 they can only find a home with those who wish to use them 

 for purposes of cross-fertilisation, in the endeavour to 

 produce finer and still more expensive sorts. It is not 

 conceivable that the average garden lover will pay 

 guineas for certain Daffodils when, for a few shillings a 

 dozen or even a hundred, he can obtain others which, if 

 not equally fine, are at least very beautiful. The modern 

 highly priced Daffodil is a fancier's flower, and in the 

 hands of experts undergoes continual change, which 

 does not necessarily enhance its symmetry of form. Yet 

 the grace of the Narcissus has ever been its greatest 

 charm. One may be pardoned for wondering how much 

 bigger the trumpets must be before they satisfy their 

 creators, and whether the broadening of the petals until 

 they overlap and the metamorphosis of the cup really 

 add to the grace of the flower. Our debt to the 

 hybridists is for their work in extending the range of 

 colour in the Narcissus; remarkable results have been 

 achieved in this direction. 



The Lesser Daffodils are among the most fascinating 

 flowers of spring, and all too little grown. What can 

 be more enchanting than the dainty Hoop Petticoat 



