Meet The Aristocratic Cousins Of The Lowly Onion
The alliums lend a note of aristocracy to any flower garden. The largest genera of the lily family, they possess great diversity. Allium Albopilosum “Star of Persia” For instance, there
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A Dozen Trouble-proof Lilies
About 10 years ago, I started with a half dozen varieties of lilies simply because I liked them. Fortunately, and by accident, that half dozen were in the trouble-proof class,
There Are Many Lilies
In July of this year, the International Lily Conference, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society of England, met in London. Well-known botanists, plant breeders, and lily enthusiasts from around the
What’s New In Daffodils
Among the spring-flowering bulbs, daffodils continue to be popular with homeowners. With hybridizers constantly at work, new daffodil varieties are constantly being added to an already long list. Fortunately, many
Hybrid Oriental Poppies
Oriental poppies are some of the most magnificent flowers you can grow in your garden. They are available in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes, making them a perfect
Round The Year Tiny Greenhouse
A greenhouse is like a jewel case. It houses, protects, and on occasion, displays its choice of items. Both its size and design, like the jewel box, are determined according
Speciosum Lilies Are Special Favorites
Every summer, when my Speciosum lilies peel back their rough-textured petals, I wonder anew why enchanting a blossom should have such an unimaginative name and why its two variations should
Lilies Have Come A Long Way
Much that I anticipated several years ago in an article on the future of lily hybridizing has since taken place. The article was based partly on my observations of events
Adventures With The Species Tulips
Most of us are familiar with the showy large-flowered tulips that decorate our gardens and public parks in the spring. Yet I wonder how many are acquainted with the delightful
Planting Bulbs In Your Garden
There are two ways to plant hardy spring-flowering bulbs. You can be impetuous, impatient, and in a hurry (like me)—and get them on the ground the day the mailman delivers