Designing a Garden for Bulbs 27 
possible enjoyment of the bloom from 
within the dwelling when they are so lo- 
cated, and this is something which ought 
always to be considered. 
Bulbs naturalized are always a great 
temptation, but one that should be re- 
sisted when space is at a premium and 
conditions not altogether in harmony with 
such treatment. So much has been said 
and written about “naturalizing” that 
it is small wonder one goes quite mad over 
the idea, and in the flush of bulb enthusi- 
asm, loads the earth with all that it will 
hold, of every kind that may be scattered 
thus. Disappointment will surely follow 
inappropriate naturalizing, however — so 
go slowly and cautiously. Snowdrops 
and squills may of course find a place in 
any lawn, however tiny it may be, scat- 
tered broadcast; but the use of narcissi, 
tulips, jonquils and any of the other bulbs 
which are lovely handled in this way in 
the proper places, is not advisable unless 
there is space, and general conditions 
