THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



good drainage. A slight covering after the 

 ground is frozen is beneficial. Blooms in May. 

 One of the most popular of the spring-flower- 

 ing bulbs. It is very fragrant and comes in 

 many colors — blue, white, red, crimson, pink, 

 lilac, mauve, yellow and orange. There are also 

 both single and double varieties, but the single 

 flowers are more graceful and often healthier. 

 Jonquil. 1 foot. Plant in the fall. Treat 

 in the same way as hyacinths. Blooms the 



end of April and 

 May. A plant 

 related to the 

 narcissus. The 

 clusters of deli- 

 cate yellow flow- 

 er s are most 

 attractive. 



INI r s c A R I 



(Grape, Xutmeg 



or Feathered Hya- 



.JldllBi F g cinth). 1 foot. 



Narcissus, Sulphur Phoenix -p,, , . ,, » ,, 



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