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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
Scatter the bulbs freely about and plant them 2in. deep. 
Use a Barr bulb planter for putting in the bulbs, then the 
planting can be done more expeditiously and properly. The 
choice kinds may be grown in sunny or partially shady borders 
or on rockeries with a carpeting of Arenarias or other low 
growing plants over them. A gritty soil with plenty of leaf- 
mould will suit them best. Bulbs in borders should not be 
disturbed often. Plant in September or October 2in. deep 
and 3in. apart. Increased by offsets in autumn. 
Galtonia (Cape Hyacinth). — G. candicans, formerly 
known as Hyacanthus candicans, belongs to the Lily order 
(Liliaceae), is a native of South Africa, and one of the hand- 
somest of late summer-blooming bulbs. It has long strap- 
like leaves and bears large, fragrant, pure white, waxy, bell- 
like, drooping flowers on stems 3 to 5ft. long. When well 
grown there are as many as 40 to 50 flowers on a spike. 
When grown in groups among hardy shrubs, or in beds in 
association with Gladioli, as Brenchleyensis, the stately spikes 
of white blossoms produce a splendid effect. Grown in light 
or well-drained garden soil the bulbs will continue for many 
years to produce their handsome spikes. The bulbs should 
be planted in autumn 6in. deep and 8 to i2in. apart. In 
autumn top-dress with decayed manure. Increased by offsets 
removed in early autumn. 
Geissorhiza. (Tile-root). — A very pretty and interesting 
hardy bulbous plant is G. rochensis. It belongs to the Iris 
order (Iridaceae), and comes from the Cape. The flowers are of 
a lovely Tyrian blue tint, blotched with crimson, and are borne 
in June. It grows gin. high. Plant the bulbs in August in 
sandy peat and loam in a sheltered nook of a sunny rockery. 
Protect in winter with a covering of bracken fern. Increased 
by offsets. 
Gelasine. — There is only one species, and that is G. 
azurea, a native of South America, and a member of the Iris 
order (Iridaceae). This species bears blue flowers in umbels in 
May and is very pretty. It is not quite hardy, but so far has 
done well in sandy loam in the warm sheltered nook of a sunny 
rockery. The bulbs are best planted in August 4m. deep and 
4in. apart. In winter cover the bed with a handlight to keep 
the bulbs dry. Height ift. Increased by offsets. 
Gladiolus (Sword Lily).— Gladioli are bulbous-rooted 
plants, belonging to the Iris order (Iridaceae), and rank among 
the most beautiful and showy of hardy garden flowers. The 
Gladioli family is a large one and includes many interesting 
species as well as several races of beautiful hybrids, the 
