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Bulbs for Rackgardens 
Rockgardening, so popular nowadays, can be made 
more attractive by the use of bulbs, well selected for this 
purpose. 
The bulbfamily comprises many kinds which can be 
used to great advantage. 
Rockgardens do not reach their prime until Summer, but 
when Bulbs are used the flowering period of a rockgar- 
den will be extended considerably, as Bulbs produce a 
rich variety of form and color during early Spring. 
Deep, welldrained pockets of soil are required for sprains 
the bulbs. 
The following kinds will be found of special merit: Tulip 
species: Chrysantha, Eichleri, Fosteriana Red Emperor, 
Kaufmanniana Varieties, Praestans Fusilier, further Mis- 
cellaneous Bulbs such as Crocus, Muscari (Grape Hya- 
cinths), Eranthis (Winter Aconite), Galanthus (Snowdrops), 
Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow), Fritillaria Meleagris 
(Guinea Hentflower), Scilla sibirica and also the later 
flowering Scilla campanulata and ‘nutans varieties 
(Wood-Hyacinths). 
Very attractive and useful for ROceoc en are also 
the dainty miniature Daffodils listed under Various 
Narcissus’. 
Further: Anemone, Allium Moly, Erythronium, Iris reticu- 
lata, Triteleia. 
You can make a profit 
by selling bulbs for rockgardens 
