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Among the many gems which lend themselves to wild gardening and naturalising, we would specially 
^ mention the following : — 
^ ‘he exquisite Robimoniana and the deeijcr 
blue and slightly taller Anemone apennina and blanda ; one must see these lovely flowers nestlimr 
in grass or against the roots of large trees, to appreciate them fully. ** 
Alliums (page Amongst these we would mention AUiwn Moby, with its bright yellow flowers 
A -J.U anywhere ; also the graceful little ARinm neapoHtanum, so liseful for shady corners 
Antnericums isee below\ very graceful and decorative in grass. 
^^*^in grlt””^ iwteus and Asphodelus ramosus {pa^e lo), two fine plants for naturalising 
<^‘**7®*)>‘’fwering freely anywhere, and producing a very beautiful effect when 
dibbled in on banks and blended with Tulips, Muscari, etc. 
Tulips. These rnay often be naturalised on banks where, in the same locality, if planted on the level 
and the dainty little Tulipa persica may be naturalised almost any- 
tv naturalising, 
especially y’amra/r Yellow, maerospila, Gesneriana, Bouton afV, etc. Plant at least 6 to 
®hade and where sheltered from keen winds. 
wood Hyacinths (Late-flowertng Scillas) (page yi) should be planted freely in shady walks ; 
they soon make themselves at home and seed plentifully, with the result of much beautiful variation 
in form, and character. Under pine and fir trees they may be naturalised with success. 
Fritlllaries 32). Tl^ purple and white Snakeshead Fritillaries (F. meleagns) are found growin'^ 
wild in a few districts in England, and thus seen form a charming picture, full of grace and beaut^ 
shady corners they will be greatly appreciated, also when naturalised in grass. 
DOsrs Tooth Violets (Erythroniura dens-canis, page 30) are lovely little subjects for shady 
places where the grass is not too rank. ■' 
Crocuses. In grass the bright fresh colours of spring Crocuses contrast charmingly with their carpet 
of ^een. The beauty of C. speaosiis (page 28) in September must strike every observer, while 
rvu- ■ (/“ge 28) produces a lovely effect in February and March. 
Chionodoxas (page 24) are amongst the most beautiful of early blue flowers, and should be largely 
used where the grass is kept short and not allowed to grow too coarse. C Lueili,e and art- 
followed by the beautiful C . gt andijlora and Tmolusit. 
Scillas, early-flowering (page 71), sibirica varieties and bifolia varieties, etc., all charming little 
subjects for naturalising. “ 
Muscari (page 65) “Heavenly Blue” may be termed the Queen of Blue Flowers ; for a distant 
effect, massed on grassy banks or grouped for colour, it has no equal. M. boiryoides ccendettm and 
r» « '^oefms, flowering earlier than Heavenly Blue, are also charming little subjects to naturalise. 
Liatroails. for these favourite flowers, we refer readers to our Daffodil Catalogue. 
System of Planting, Arranging, etc. 
In the grouping of Bulbs for naturalisation avoid anything approaching formality, and let the arrange- 
ment be a free and unconventional one. A good plan is to scatter the bulbs loosely from the hand and 
plant them where they happen to fall, thus forming irregular sweep.s and breaks of colour here and there. 
The System of Planting. — For planting bulbs in grass we have had a Bulb Planter specially 
ma e, and by Us use much time is saved and the turf is not spoilt. Particulars as to its use are given on 
page 95. In shrubbery borders and in hard ground our special Bulb Dibber should always be used, the 
p an mg taking place after the first autumn rains ; a hole is made the requisite depth, some fresh soil put 
m, and then the bulb inserted, after which the hole is filled up. 
1 }^i Selecting Positions the first consideration should be vrhat best suits the subjects to be 
planted : too often shade-Ioving plants are found struggling for existence in full sun, and vice versa.' In the 
o owing pages at the heading of each family we indicate as far as possible its cultural requirements. 
In planting beneath trees select spots where the soil is deepest and the drip least, which means avoiding 
the mam branches or arms. r > c 
CuTriNG OF Grass. It is advisable that this be done as late in September as possible, so as to 
ensure it being short at the time the bulbs flower. In meadowland Spring-flowering bulbs in no way affect 
the hay crop, which may be cut at the usual season. 
§ indicates those flowers which will thrive in shady places, under trees, on shady banks, 
etc., or may he planted in the open border. 
** indicates those bulbs, etc., which are essentially wood plants, and should only be grrown 
in shady situations. 
For full descriptions see body of Catalogue, 
per per per 
1000 100 doz. 
s. d. s d. s. d 
§AlUum Moly, yellow 21 o... 2 3...0 4 
§ ,, neapolitanum, pure white 30 o... 3 6...0 6 
§Anemone, single, fine mi.xed 28 o... 3 0...0 5 
§ double mixed 60 o... 6 6...1 o 
§ ,, single "Bride, ’’snow-white 25 o... 2 9...0 5 
§ ,, fulgens, dazzling scarlet ...60 o... 6 6...1 o 
§ ,, apennlna, pale blue 40 o... 4 6...0 8 
§ I. ,, alba, white — ... 7 6...1 3 
§ I. blanda taurica, mostly 
pale blue 95 o...io 6.. i 6 
per per 
100 doz 
s d. s. d 
gAnemone japonica, white 35 0...5 o 
§ II I. rose 35 0...5 o 
§ ,, crimson 40 0...5 6 
* I, nemorosa, double white 9 6...1 4 
* I. ,1 single white 6 6...1 o 
* M palmata, yellow 25 o.,.3 6 
* >1 ,, alba, white lo 6...1 6 
* ,, ranunculoides, yellow 5 6...0 10 
gAntheiicum Idliago (St. Bernard’s 
Lily), flowers snow-white 35 0...5 o 
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