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Anemones {see pages 20 & 21), including the exquisite Anemone Rohinsoniana and the deeper blue 
and slightly taller Anemone apennina and blanda ; one must see these lovely flowers nestling in 
grass or against the roots of large trees, to appreciate them fully. 
Anthericums {see he/otv), very graceful and decorative in grass. 
Asphodelus ramosus (King’s Spear, 10), a fine plant for naturalising in grass. 
Chionodoxas {pages 25 & 26) are amongst the most beautiful of early blue flowers, and should he largely 
used wliere tlie grass is kept short and not allowed to grow too coarse. C. Ltiiiliic and sanlensis are 
followed by the beautiful C. grandijhra and Tmolusii. 
Crocuses. In grass the bright fresh colours of spring Crocuses contrast charmingly with their carpet 
of green. The beauty of C. spetiosus [page 29) in September must strike every observer, while 
C. Tommasinianus [page 29) produces a lovely effect in February and March. 
Daffodils. For these favourite flowers, we refer readers to our Daffodil Catalogue. 
Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythronium dens-canis, page 32) are lovely little subjects for shady 
places where the grass is not too rank. 
Fritillaries [page 34). The purple and white Snakeshead Fritillaries [F. meleagris) are found growing 
wild in a few districts in England, and thus seen form a charming ]iicture, full of grace and beauty. 
For shady corners they will be greatly appreciated, also when naturalised in grass. 
Muscari [page 67) “ Heavenly Blue” may be termed the Queen of Bi.ue Fi.owf.rs ; for a distant 
effect, massed on grassy bai\ks or grouped for colour, it has no equal. M. botryoides ecentleum and 
its varieties, flowering earlier than Heavenly Blue., are also charming little subjects to naturalise. 
Ornithogalums [page 70), flowering freely anywhere, and producing a very beautiful effect when 
dibbled in on banks and blended with Tulips, Muscari, etc. 
Scillas, early-flowering [page 73), sibirica varieties and bifolia varieties, etc., all charming little 
subjects for naturalising. 
Tulips, these may often be naturalised on banks where, in the same locality, if planted on the level 
they die out. Tulipa sylvestris major and the dainty little Tulipa persica may be naturalised almost 
anywhere ; the May-flowering Cottage Tulips [page 88) should be freely used for naturalising, 
especially Picotee, Parisian Yellow, macrospila, Gesneriana, Bouton dpr, etc. Plant at least 6 to 
9 inches deep. All Tulips thrive best in partial shade and where sheltered from keen winds. 
Wood Hyacinths (Late-flowering Scillas) [page 74) 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. 
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 sweeps and breaks of colour here and there. 
The System of Planting. — For planting bulbs in grass we have had a Bulb Planter specially 
made, and by its use much time is saved and the turf is not spoilt. Particulars as to its use are given on 
page 98. In shrubbery borders and in hard ground our special Bulb Dibber should always be used, the 
planting taking place after the first autumn rains ; a hole is made the requisite depth, some fresh soil put 
in, and then the bulb inserted, after which the hole is filled up. 
In Selecting Positions the first consideration should be what best suits the subjects to be 
planted : too often shade-loving plants are fount! struggling for existence in full sun, and vice versa. In the 
following 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 main branches or arms. 
Cutting 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 flowei's which will thrive in shady places, under trees, on shady banks, 
etc., or may be planted in the open border. 
* indicates those bulbs, etc., which are essentially wood plants, and should only be grrown 
in shady situations. 
iTir For full descriptions see body of Catalogue. 
per per per 
1000 100 doz. 
d. s. d. s. d 
gAUium Moly, yellow 21 o... a 3...0 4 
§ ,, neapolitanum, pure white 30 o... 3 6...0 6 
gAnemone, single, fine mixed 28 o... 3 0...0 5 
§ ,, double mixed 6o o... 6 6...1 o 
§ ,, single “Bride, "snow-white 30 o... 3 6...0 6 
§ ,, fUlgens, dazzling scarlet .,.70 o... 7 6...t o 
§ ,, apennina, pale blue 75 o... 8 6...1 3 
§ ,, ,, alba, white — ... 7 6...1 3 
§ ,, blanda taurlca, mostly 
per per 
100 doz. 
s it. s. d 
SAnemone Japonica, White 35 0...5 o 
§ ,, rose 35 O...S o 
!j ,, ,. crimson 35 o...s o 
* , , nemorosa, double white 9 6...1 4 
* ,, ,, single white 6 6. ..1 o 
* ,, palmata, yellow 18 6. ..2 8 
* ,, ,, alba, white 10 6...1 6 
* ,, ranunouloides, yellow 6 6...i o 
ijAnthericum Liliago (St. Bernard’s 
Lily), flowers snow-white 35 o...s o 
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