BULBS 143 
the blue C. speciosus are easy selections; so are 
the white meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale 
alba) and the lily-of-the-field (Sternbergia lu- 
tea). Add, perhaps, one of the hardy cyclamens, 
C. neapolitanum, as an experiment. 
Winter-blooming species of crocus, iris and cy- 
clamen are suitable only for mild climates—even 
then special care will be necessary. 
