THE BULB GARDEN 



found in every garden. When you see the Dan- 

 delion's gleam of gold in the grass by the wayside 

 you get a good idea of the brilliant display a fine 

 collection of Narcissus is capable of making, for 

 in richness of color these two flowers are almost 

 identical. 



Among the smaller bulbs that deserve special 

 mention are the Crocus, the Snow Drop, the 

 Scilla, and the Musk or Grape Hyacinth. These 

 should be planted in groups, to be most effective, 

 and set close together. They must be used in 

 large quantities to produce much of a show. 

 They are very cheap, and a good-sized collection 

 can be had for a small amount of money. 



Those who have a liking for special colors will 

 do well to make their selections from the named 

 varieties listed in the catalogues. You can de- 

 pend on getting just the color you want, if you 

 order in this way. But in no other way. Mixed 

 collection will give you some of all colors, but 

 there is no way of telling " which is which " until 

 they come into bloom. 



But in mixed collections you will get just as 

 fine bulbs and just as fine colors as you will if 

 you select from the list of named varieties. Only 

 — ^you won't know what you are getting. Named 

 sorts will cost considerable more than the mix- 

 tures. 



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