Tuberous Begonias for Bedding 
Lilies for Tall Border Accents 
Dahlias for Bright Fall Color 
HOW TO USE THEM IN THE GARDEN PLAN 
The abundance of bloom that arises from Bulbs, Corms, and 
Tubers provide some of the loveliest splashes of color in the gar- 
den irom the time of spring blooming Tulips and Hyacinths, until 
the end of the fall blooming Lilies. These flowers are so easy to 
grow that even beginners are almost never disappointed in the 
results they get. Thrive in all planting zones. 
BEGONIAS are one of the finest of all low growing bedding plants 
and are especially prized because they are one of the really 
brilliant flowers that enjoy shade. Excellent for window boxes 
on the north side of the house, and may be potted for indoor 
bloom. They come in a variety of color and in interesting shapes 
ranging from those that look like Camellias and Carnations to 
the unusual Crispa and Multiflora varieties. (Pages 62, 63). 
CANNAS are one of America’s favorite tall flowers for bedding 
purposes, and are valued both for their flowers and their trop- 
ical-appearing foliage. Some of the more common varieties have 
been used in public places so often that some gardeners have 
completely ignored the beautiful new varieties—the deep rose 
pink ‘’City of Portland,’’ the lovely creamy white ‘’Eureka’’ 
and several others that have so much to contribute to the lush 
appearance of the midsummer garden. Cannas may be used in 
the perennial border if kept to the rear—their large leaved foli- 
age makes them good for filling in bare spots. (Page 64). 
DAHLIAS have a multitude of garden uses. The low growing 
types are éxcellent in the perennial border, and even the tall 
varieties with giant size blooms may be used at the back of the 
border to provide color after the other tall growing flowers have 
gone. The Pompons are generally used for bedding or for edging 
the late-summer and fall border, and all the smaller varieties 
are excellent for cutting. Many gardeners feel that the real fun 
in Dahlia growing lies in getting huge blooms for exhibition pur- 
poses and they plant Wards Giant Dahlias for this use. (Pages 2, 3). 
GLADIOLUS go into bouquets from early summer through fall, 
and some gardeners raise them with only this in mind. However, 
Glads come in such a splendid range of colors and Wards se- 
lected varieties make such big spikes of bloom, that they can be 
very effective when grown in groups in the perennial border or 
with annual flowers. If you use Gladiolus in this way be sure to 
plant several of the same variety together to get the best effect. 
If you want them principally for cutting, plant them in rows in 
the vegetable plot. (Pages 65 to 67). 
Harpy Lines are effective in the shrub or perennial border. 
They may be grouped with tall flowers at the back of the peren- 
nial border, and provide a nice variety of form to contrast with 
other flowers. Lilies look best if planted about 6 bulbs of one 
variety to create a mass effect. The favorite white Regal Lily is 
especially good against a background of blue Delphiniums, and 
the beautiful Rubrum Lily looks best when planted against the 
shrub border. The Double Tiger and Flame Lilies bloom with 
Daylilies, and blend with their colors. (Pages 62, 63). 
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Harpy Faut Buss including Tulips, Narcissus, Hyacinth and 
several other bulbs have numerous uses in the spring garden, 
but because they must be planted in fall only, they are not of- 
fered in this Catalog, but will be offered in the fall. Watch for 
Wards choice listing of these spring blooming favorites. 
BULBS FOR INDOOR BLOOM 
Several bulbs are suitable for indoor potting. Among these are, 
Amaryllis and Caladium (opposite) and the strikingly beautiful 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias and Yellow and White Calla Lilies on 
Pages 62 and $3. All make beautiful house plants, and all but the 
Caladium provide colorful big blooms. All may be potted in the 
fall in any good soil with good drainage. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for 
rooting, 8 to 14 weeks for forcing. Temperature should be 65°. 
HOW TO STORE TENDER SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 
The table below indicates the most satisfactory way of storing ten- 
der bulbs that must be dug in fall for indoor storage. Temperatures 
during storage should be between 40 and 50°. Containers should 
be protected from mice with wire screen. 
BULB TIME TO LIFT STORAGE CONDITIONS 
Begonia Before heavy frost Dry sand, soil or peat moss 
Caladium | Before frost Pots of soil 
Canna Aiter first frost* Dry sand, tops down or 
: leave soil on clumps 
Dahlia After frost. Dig care- | Sand, sawdust, peat moss, 
fully leaving few newspaper. Sprinkle oc- 
inches of stem casionally to avoid shriv- 
eling 
Gladiolus | When foliage turns | Bags or shallow trays. Dry 
yellow thoroughly, clean, sepa- 
rate. Sprinkle with naph- 
thalene flakes. 
Leave soil on roots, keep in 
dry place | 
Calla Lily | Before frost* Bags or shallow trays 
Amaryllis | Before frost* Dry sand 
*Need not lift in mild climates. 
Tuberose | Before frost 
HOW TO PLANT BULBS EASILY 
Ho.e-In-Onge PLANTING Too. Now—a per- 
fect tool designed especially for quick, easy 
planting. Simple twist of handle and the 
tapered cup removes exactly right amount 
of soil. Leaves perfect planting hole for 
bulbs—firm flat base, free from air pockets, 
Grand for setting out pot-grown plants, too. 
Extremely handy—whether for small gar- 
den, large estate or nursery. 
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