bulb (the bargain nursery would call it a two-and- 
a-quarter inch, because they talk of circumfer- 
ence) would then be placed only three inches 
deep in the soil. What about those cold, freezing 
winter days ahead? A one-and-one-half inch dia- 
meter buib would be planted six to seven inches 
deep. Now which bulb has the best chance for 
survival, the little three-quarter inch fellow which 
is placed three inches underground, or the big 
sturdy one-and-a-half incher at six inches deep? 
Only one answer: The ground will heave during 
most any winter to a depth of three inches, and 
that heaving is going to tear and pull at that 
poor little bulb until it gives up its tiny ghost, 
and there is nothing to come up next spring. 
But that sturdy one-and-a-half incher, he’s six 
inches deep, and it takes a pretty tough—yes, 
very tough—winter to heave the soil that far 
down. So, in addition to having more vitality 
to begin with, that big fellow is molested less; 
and here he comes in the spring, gay and beau- 
tiful, with a handsome bouquet of flowers for you. 
So .... here’s the first requirement for a gay 
spring garden. Plant only the best bulbs from 
the best nurseries. These nurseries will furnish 
you with bulbs of real blooming size when they 
say, “Blooming size.” 
Note:—Many of you will wonder immediately 
after reading the foregoing chapter: What about 
Scilla, Chionodoxa and other small bulbs, which 
should be planted shallowly according to the 
rule. In the first place, these bulbs are planted to 
a deeper depth proportionate to their diameter 
than Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissi; and in the 
second place, they seem to have their own pecu- 
liar mechanism for survival. See scale on page 31. 
(Continued on page 5) 
awe 2 '/4-lnch | bulip 
Bulb 
24%, inches sound big; but here’s what 
a 24-inch bulb will look like. Rather 
small, isn’t it? And wouldn’t you be 
disappointed to receive bulbs like it? 
Not much chance for bloom for sev- 
eral years. 


—€ 4 to 414-Inch 
100 Crocus $3.60 
You will love them: for the 
utter charm with which they 
poke their tender heads from 
the ground. Brilliant mixtures 
of colors: they look so pretty on 
your lawn or under shrubbery. 
PRICES 

Chionodoxa 

Crocus 

Blue Chionodoxa 
A beautiful blue display almost 
before the snow has left the ground. 
Spikes about 10 to 12 inches high. 
Plant in groups closely; and they'll 
cross themselves, drop their seeds and 
produce a wonderful effect in the 
future. PRICES: 20 for $1.00; 25 
for $1.20; 50 for $2.00; 75 for $2.80; 
100 for $3.60. 
Scilla Campanulata 
(Not illustrated.) Beautiful bell- 
shaped flowers of bright, cheerful 
colors. Bloom very early in the 
spring. Fine for lawn planting. Three 
colors: pink, white, or blue; your 
choice. PRICES: 18 for $1.00; 25 
for $1.40; 50 for $2.34; 75 for $3.27; 
100 for $4.20. (100 Mixed, $3.85.) 
Wedgewood Dutch Iris 
Expensive-looking, like Orchids. Nice 
corsages. About 14 inches high. Color 
lilac-purple. Early. PRICES: 2 for 25c; 
4 for 40c; 6 for 54c; 12 for $1.00; 24 for 


$1.80. 
Bulb 
This is a 4 to 4l4- 
inch bulb. We show 
it, because a few va- 
reties of Tulips pro- 
duce bulbs this size 
rather than the larger 
size shown below. 
Most Cottage varieties 
are about this size. It 
is otherwise known as 
a 10 to 11 cm. bulb. 
Special! 16 for $1.00 
DUTCH IRIS MIXTURE. Various 
colors, including at least 2 Wedge- 
wood. Other colors, our choice. 

See 
pages 
26-27 

Wedgewood Dutch Iris 

_ << 4/5 to 5-Inch 
= Bulb Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths 
(Illustrated at right) 
Early spring flower, for garden, lawn or 
shrubbery. PRICES: 6 for 36c; 12 for 64c; 
20 for $1.00; 25 for $1.20; 50 for $2.00; 
100 for $3.60. 
This is a 44%4 to 5- 
inch bulb (11 to 12 
cm.), the best size 
for most Tulips, 
such as the Darwin 
varieties. In buying 
bulbs, remember 
that diameter is ap- 
proximately 1/3 of 
circumference for a 
round object. Bulbs 
being slightly  flat- 
tened may look 
larger than that. 
Snowdrops 
Lovely white pearls; earliest of all. 
PRICES: 8 for $1.00; 15 for $1.50; 30 for 
$2.65; 50 for $3.67; 100 for $6.60. 
R. M. Kellogg Company 
We furnish the two larger sizes shown 
(How-to-Grow Index—page 22.) 
Three Rivers, Mich. 
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