SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS 
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are native varieties, known as "Woodland Violets”, indigenous to 
the oakwood and limestone rocks of East Texas. 
Galanthus (Snow Drops) are very effective under hedges and 
cedar trees. They multiply well, but resent being moved. Leave 
them undisturbed to become established. 
Erythronium (Dog-toothed Violet) is hardy and very early. 
There are several native varieties, which are much better secured 
from commercial growers. The native varieties are usually light 
lavender; but white, pink and yellow varieties can be obtained. 
They are very lovely for Rock Gardens, but prefer shady or 
semi-shady places. They should be planted about five inches deep. 
Crocus come in several named varieties and are all beautiful. 
They are not as satisfactory here as in many other sections, so 
should be treated as an annual. They apparently do not like heavy 
soil. 
Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum), like a giant Snow Drop, 
is perhaps more easily grown in all parts of the Southwest than are 
most of the early Spring-flowering Bulbs. Its profusion of bell¬ 
shaped, pure white flowers, tipped with bright green, are so lovely 
that its failure to have a pleasing perfume is a real disappointment. 
They are very charming in large clumps where it is wise to let 
remain undisturbed for several years under trees, or among other 
plants. Leucojum Autumnale blooms in Fall and has red instead of 
green tips on its white bells. 
Muse art (Grape Hyacinths) are especially effective in mass¬ 
planting. They are bright blue and make a brilliant spot of color 
under trees. They like a loose, sandy soil, just as all Bulbs prefer, 
that they may multiply more readily. 
Hyacinths are suitable for bedding purposes. Their colors of 
yellow, pink, red, blue, lavender, purple and white, with 
their rich, green foliage, form a lovely picture, besides filling 
the air with fragrance. The Dutch and French single varie¬ 
ties are dainty and lovely. These may be used in naturaliz¬ 
ing and are most advisable out of doors. At present they arc 
very high in price. Hyacinths will multiply if not watered 
too much. 
Galanthus 
(Snowdrops) 
Dogtooth 
Violets 
Crocus 
Snowflake 
Muscart 
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