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HOW TO USE THEM IN THE GARDEN PLAN 
TENDER bulbs, corms and tubers are those which remain dor- 
mant during the winter and must be planted in early spring. 
They will not survive freezing. Should be dug in fall and stored 
during winter (see chart at right, below). This group includes 
Amaryllis, Begonias, Callas, Cannas, Gladiolus and Tuberoses. 
Harpy bulbs, corms and tubers are those which remain dor- 
mant during the summer, after blooming. They must be planted 
in the fall. They survive’and benefit by the usual winter weather. 
Among this group are the Crocus, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Mus- 
cari, Scilla and Tulips, 
Hardy Lilies may be planted either spring or fall. They re- 
quire well drained soil and a sunny exposure. 
INCORPORATE THESE IDEAS IN YOUR GARDEN PLAN 
BEGONIAS are one of the finest bedding plants. 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. May be potted for indoor bloom. (Pages 70, 71.) 
CANNAS are one of America’s favorite tall flowers for bedding 
purposes. Valued both for their flowers and their tropical-ap- 
pearing foliage. Some of the more common varieties have been 
used in public places so often that some gardeners are not fami- 
liar with the beautiful new varieties—the deep rose pink ‘City 
of Portland,’’ and the lovely creamy white ‘‘Eureka’’ (Page 72). 
Dantias have a multitude of garden uses. The low growing 
types are excellent in the perennial border. The Pompons are 
generally used for bedding, 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—they plant Wards Giant Dahlias. (Pages 76, 77.) 
GLADIOLUS are used in bouquets from early summer through fall, 
and some gardeners raise them with only this in mind. If 
you want them principally for cutting, plant them in rows in the 
vegetable plot. (Pages 73 to 75.) 
Harpy Livies are effective in the shrub or perennial border. 
They may be grouped with tall flowers at the back of the peren- 
nial border. Look best if planted in groups. (Pages 70, 71.) 
BULBS FOR INDOOR BLOOM 
Several bulbs are suitable for indoor potting. Among these are 
Amaryllis, Caladium, Tuberous Rooted Begonias and Yellow and 
White Calla Lilies on Pages 52, 53, 70 and 71. 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°. 
FALL BuLss. Everyone who loves flowers looks forward eagerly to 
the early spring arrival of daffodils and tulips. They provide 
the first splash of color which is always such a welcome sight 
after the drabness of winter. Spring flowering bulbs, which 
must be planted in fall, are not offered in the 1951 Garden 
Book. We do offer them for sale every fall—watch for our next 
fall listing of the most popular varieties. 
Wards take great pride in the size of the bulbs we sell. Our 
tulip bulbs are all Holland-grown, 11-12 cent. (about 114-in. 
diam.) —the best size for outdoor planting. When buying 
Tulip bulbs, do not be misled by those who offer bulbiets. 
Only large size bulbs will produce large blooms the first year. 
HOW TO STORE TENDER BULBS, CORMS AND ROOTS 
The table below indicates the most satisfactory way of storing 
material that must be dug in fall for indoor storage. Tempera- 
tures 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 After 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 keep moist. 
Gladiolus | When foliage turns | Bags or trays. Dry, clean, 
yellow separate. Sprinkle with 
naphthalene flakes. 
Leave soil on roots, keep in 
dry place 
Calla Lily | Before frost* Bags or shallow trays 
| Amaryllis Before frost* Dry sand 
Tuberose Before frost 
*Need not lift in mild climates. 
HOW TO PLANT BULBS EASILY 
Ho.Le-InN-ONE PLANTING TooL. Now—a per- 
fect tool designed especially for quick, easy 
planting. Simple twist of handle and the 
tapered cup removes exactly the right 
amount of soil. Leaves perfect planting 
hole for bulbs—firm flat base, free from air 
pockets. Excellent for setting out pot-grown 
plants, too. Extremely handy—whether for 
small garden, large estate or nursery. 
87 MG 12778—Ship. wt. 1 lb... .Each 79¢ 
( BA WARDS 69 | 
