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fusion without much expense. The varieties are so bright and cheer- 

 ful that they are excellent planted either in lawns, in the herbaceous 

 border or under trees. Especially attractive are bold clumps of one 

 variety near evergreens when they are branched to the soil. Crocuses 

 must be planted in an open place in order to have them flower. New 

 bulbs are produced above the old ones each year and the plant becomes 

 higher and higher in the soil; they should thus be transplanted every 

 third year. Good varieties are: King of Whites, white; Sir Walter 

 Scott, white, reticulated lavender; Albion, purple; Cloth of Gold, 

 yellow. 



GROWN IMPERIAL. (See Fritillaria imperialis.) 



ERANTHIS HYEMALIS (Winter Aconite). This yields very cheerful yellow, 



Even the small backyard gardens can have a delightful display of choice 

 Tulips, Narcissi and other bulbs. You have only to buy them and 

 plant them 



star-shaped flowers and is very hardy, liking best to be planted in 

 partial shade. It blooms as soon as the frost is out of the ground, 

 whether it is February or April. Plant the small bulbs in clumps, 

 otherwise they do not make a proper showing. 



EREMURUS (The King's Spear). Species: robustus and himalaicus. This 

 is a very stately subject for the garden. The spikes are frequently six 

 to eight feet tall and are covered with white, pink or yellowish flowers, 

 which continue to open for nearly a month. For some reason they 

 are difficult to grow. Certain of the plants rapidly multiply and 

 bloom, while others die out entirely. The bulbs should be planted 

 rather shallow, in a fairly rich but very well drained soil. These 

 plants are native to desert spots of Western and Central Asia. The 

 matter of Winter protection is important, for the plants should *be 



