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No garden material offers a more valuable class of plants than 
the Spring Bulbs. Combined with an ease of culture and an amaz¬ 
ing range of types, both in color and form, is the fact that a wealth 
of glorious bloom may be obtained almost as soon as the garden 
awakens from its winter sleep. In the bulbs we have the soft color 
values of the Hyacinths, the charming forms and satisfying beauty 
of the Daffodils, the blaze of color provided by the Tulips, as well 
as all the interesting smaller bulbs that blossom almost as soon as 
the last pile of snow has melted away. 
There is no other such perfect horticultural product as are the 
bulbs. The patient Hollanders have had centuries of experience be¬ 
hind them and modern methods of growing have become so wholly 
scientific that the results are sure for any gardener who uses ordi¬ 
nary care in planting and selects a situation that is not too un¬ 
favorable for the bulbs. Indeed, I have often jestingly said that 
one may plant Dutch bulbs two feet deep, upside down, in coal- 
ashes and the blossom is almost sure to come. 
For beds or borders the Spring Bulbs are invaluable, since they 
may be left undisturbed in many cases for as long a time as three 
to four years, if they have found a place where they are contented. 
In groups among shrubbery they often will provide a telling bit 
of color in contrast with the dark green of evergreens or the break¬ 
ing leaves of deciduous shrubs. For naturalizing in grass in partial 
shade or sheltered corners in woodland, the Daffodils are unequalled 
and we recommend particularly that such plantings be attempted 
wherever possible. 
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