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MESITOR , OHIO W AVSIDE GARDE ISIS 
Scilla 
The rich dark blue of Scilla bifolia and the bright blue of Scilla 
sibirica in early spring render them invaluable for edgings or for 
massing in flower beds and borders. As they bloom so early in the 
year, it is advisable to give them a sunny location. They are not 
particular about the soil in which they grow. They are ideal for the 
Squill 
wild garden but they are not to be despised in the border, especially 
if they are left alone for 2 or 3 years without being disturbed in 
any way. They are splendid in the rock garden. Never plant less 
than 12 to 18 bulbs in a clump. 
*Bifolia. 50c per 12; $3.00 per 100. 
This species flowers in March with deep gentian'blue flowers. 
They are very beautiful in combination with the early flowering 
Eranthis, Snowdrops, etc. 
Pratensis. 90c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Deep blue flowers in May, very pretty pyramidal heads and 
sweetly scented; not over 6 inches high. Excellent for the rock 
garden. 
*Sibirica (Siberian Squill). 60c per 12; $3.50 per 100. 
Earliest to flower, connecting the flowering of the Crocuses with 
the Narcissi. Fine for naturalizing, producing drooping, bell-like 
flowers on stems 3 to 4 inches high. Succeed well in the rock 
garden. Color bright blue. Plant $ inches deep in shade, half 
shade or full sun. Giant bulbs are offered above. (Color illus¬ 
tration, page U). 
*Sibirica. 50c per 12; $3.00 per 100. 
Large flowering size bulbs, No. 1 grade. 
Sibirica alba. 70c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
Pure white form of Sibirica. 
Sibirica atrocoerulea. $2.00 per 12; $13.00 per 100. 
Very deep blue, tall and larger spikes than the Sibirica. 
Sibirica azurea. 70c per 12; $4.25 per 100. 
Light blue, distinct and beautiful form of Sibirica. 
Sibirica taurica (multiflora). 70c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
A very charming variety with pretty light porcelain-blue flowers, 
with darker blue line down the center of the petals; flowers 2 
weeks earlier than Sibirica. 
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ipararis 
*Finest Mixed. 65c per 12; $3.75 per 100. 
Delightful spring-blooming Cape bulbs of the Ixia group, their 
beautiful flowers being borne on graceful spikes about 6 to 8 
inches high and the colors of the brightest and all shades. They 
are tigered, blotched, spotted, streaked and flushed, a complete 
riot of color. They are also excellent for conservatory and in¬ 
door treatment. For the southern rock garden they are indis¬ 
pensable. Protect in cold climates. 
Sternberg ia 
(Hardy) 
Give light protection. 
Lutea major. $2.55 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
A very effective autumn-flowering bulbous plant producing 
crocus-like flowers of a rich golden yellow. The bulbs make a 
charming decoration if planted in bowls or pots and flower a few 
weeks after planting. Out-of-doors the Sternbergia likes a warm, 
well-drained situation on banks or borders, where it should be 
left undisturbed. The bulbs should be planted 9 inches deep, 
and in cold districts a covering of dry litter should be given in 
winter. Fine for the rock garden. 
friteleia = ^itilla 
*Uniflora violacea. 70c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
A rootlike bulb which produces in early spring a pale violet-blue 
flower with white center. Somewhat resembles the Chionodoxa, 
is delightfully fragrant. They spread and multiply with amazing 
rapidity and are excellent in the rockery or under shrubs or trees 
where nothing else will grow. They are hardy, but like a little 
protection. About 3 inches high. (Color illustration, page T). 
Ifrilliutn 
(Hardy) 
Trilliums are very attractive plants of the Lily family. The forms 
known as Wood Lilies or Wake Robins are well known in the East 
and are fine woodland plants. Of these, the best is Trillium grandi- 
florum. 
A better plant for the shaded corner, damp woodland, border of 
streams where the soil is moist, or for the shaded parts of the gar¬ 
den, does not grow. It takes a year for them to take hold, but they 
will then improve for years. There is no better bulbous plant to 
naturalize in gravel, loam, sand and heavy clay; require no care. 
*Grandiflorum. $1.00 per 12; $7.00 per 100. 
This is the best of all the Trilliums, growing about 12 to 15 
inches high and produces large, starlike, white blossoms very 
early in the spring. 
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*Crocata. 50c per 12; $4.25 per 100. 
This interesting bulbous plant is commonly known as the Orange 
Ixia, which it resembles. It is very floriferous; forces easily and 
produces lovely orange flowers. Give it the same treatment as 
Freesia and you will enjoy it very much. Height about 10 inches. 
Lovely in the rockery in southern gardens. 
Vallota 
^Purpurea. Each, 90c. 
The Scarborough Lily, a South African native and one of the 
most attractive of the Amaryllis family, growing sturdily and in¬ 
creasing rapidly. Many flowers slightly cupped, upright, of very 
bright red. It requires the same culture as the Amaryllis, usually 
being potted up in the autumn. Avoid over-watering. Very 
scarce. 
PLANTING TABLE FOR PLANTS AND BULBS 
Diameter 
of bed 
6 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
18 in. 
apart 
Diameter 
of bed 
6 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
18 in. 
apart 
Diameter 
of bed 
6 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
18 in. 
apart 
3 feet 
28 
7 
9 feet 
256 
64 
28 
IS feet 
704 
176 
78 
4 feet 
48 
12 
6 
10 feet 
320 
80 
36 
16 feet 
804 
201 
89 
5 feet 
80 
20 
8 
11 feet 
380 
95 
42 
17 feet 
904 
226 
100 
6 feet 
112 
28 
13 
12 feet 
452 
113 
50 
18 feet 
1016 
254 
113 
7 feet 
152 
38 
17 
13 feet 
528 
132 
59 
19 feet 
1132 
283 
126 
8 feet 
200 
50 
23 
14 feet 
612 
153 
68 
20 feet 
1256 
314 
139 
PLANTING: The table above shows the number of plants or bulbs required to fill a circular bed of the dimensions given. In planting, begin at outside row— 
where 6 inches apart, 3 inches from edge of bed; where 12 inches apart, 6 inches from edge of bed. It is customary among professionals in planting a bed to set 
the plants or bulbs somewhat closer together in the two outer rows, giving more space between each plant or bulb toward the center of the bed. A square bed will 
take about the same number of plants. For an oval bed, add length and breadth and divide by two. For example, an oval 9 feet long by 7 feet wide will require 
the same number of plants as a circular bed 8 feet in diameter. 
