Flowering at the same time as Scilla sibirica and Dutch crocuses are the 
Chionodoxas or Glory of the Snow of which Chionodoxa Luciliae and 
Sardensis are the best known. These types have bright blue flowers with 
white centers and there are also white and pink forms. These are excel- 
lent for the rock garden or in any soil that does not become too dry. 
Plant in the fall, setting them about three inches deep. 
The Muscari, or grape hyacinths, are becoming more popular. Indeed, 
one’s heart warms to them more quickly than to most of our minor fall- 
planted bulbs. They are at home in an average loamy soil and flower 
towards the end of April. Like most bulbs they seem to prefer the slightest 
shade to a full exposure to the sun. Plant grape hyacinths in October, 
setting the bulbs in clumps about four inches deep. Muscari armeniacum 
can be recommended, a distinct improvement over Muscari botryoides 
Heavenly Blue. } 
Si ritel [ aria 
Fritillaria is a group of curious rather than colorful plants flowering in 
spring. They are, however, the kind of plants that quickly draw attention 
when growing in the mixed border. They should be planted five inches 
deep in a good, rich loam. Stagnant moisture or extreme drought are 
undesirable. Plant as early as possible in the fall. Fritillaria imperialis 
(Crown Imperial) grows to a height of four feet. The lower half of the 
stem is clothed with leaves, the upper part being bare with a whorl of 
leaves at the top from which hang the purplish or yellow-red flowers. 

Fritillaria meleagris (Checkered lily or Guinea-hen Flower) grows one 
foot high and is marbled with reddish-purple on a dull white ground. 
A publication of the Associated Bulb Growers of Holland, New York, N. Y. 
E. ASJES 
ROSEHILL GARDENS 
93rd and Holmes Road ® Jackson 2448 
Associated 
Bulb Growers 
of Holland 
Second Edition 

Litho in U.S.A. by Ardlee Service, N. Y. 10, N. Y. 
