Types Of Globe Flowers – Trollius
Trollius, members of the buttercup family and called globe-flowers are some of the finest border plants. They have attractive glossy foliage, and the long-stemmed yellow or orange blossoms make excellent
Flowering
Our House Of Flowers
We did not know what to call it because the word “greenhouse” sounded so commercially spectacular, and it is, after all, just a part of our living space. Then one
Flower Seed Farms: Where Your Seeds Are Grown?
About 5,500 acres of California’s most fertile soil is being cultivated at present to produce flower seeds not only for American gardeners but for a good part of the world,
Why Old Garden Favorites Disappear
Sometimes favorite garden subjects of the olden days almost disappear from modern gardens, and many of the newer plants of true value are often too seldom seen. Collinsia bicolor is
How To Grow Amaryllis From Seed
Unlike the old shoe that is worn down at the heel and cast aside, the amaryllis bulb that has been forced into bloom around Christmas or during January and early
It Is Time To Rediscover The Hollyhock
Of the many flowers in my garden, the most beautiful, in my opinion, is the hollyhock. Before you throw up your hands in horror and exclaim, “That old weed?” let
Getting An Early Start With Tuberous Begonias
To enjoy a longer blooming season from his colorful, velvety tuberous begonias, a South Dakota gardener gives his tubers a boost by starting them indoors. By the time frost danger
What Annuals To Plant To Make It Bright
I will not take up all the 1958 annuals, partly because you can see many of them yourself on these pages and partly because I have yet to test all
Readers Share Begonia Roundup Success Tips
A wealth of horticultural information makes the rounds in Round Robin letters every year. Even though begonia fans live in areas from coast to coast, in a variety of climates,
Four Perennials For A Rock Garden Riot
The first week of July brings to my rock garden a color combination that is hard to beat. Even the riot of spring bulbs, primroses, violas, daphne, pulmonaria, and other