More Small Treasures for your Garden
When we consider that there are more than 100 miniature narcissi, almost 100 tulip species (including their varieties), at least 75 species of crocus, and hosts of other miniature bulbs,
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Memo For October: Order Dutch Iris Bulbs
Dutch irises provide inexpensive, rich color from late-tulip time until the end of June. They’ve long since proved their dependable hardiness, and even Northern gardeners can forget that the word
Have You Tried Calochortus “Tulips” Yet?
Among bulbous flowers of the world, no genus offers more beauty or variety of color and form than Calochorlus. Unfortunately, only a limited number are currently available to gardeners; fortunately,
Tulips: A Gardeners Choice For A Long Color Show
Tulips can’t paint your garden with exquisite color from March through May, but many artificial tulip hues from hybridizing tend to clash with one another. Therefore, before ordering bulbs, it
Do Camellias Grow Outdoors In The North?
The word “can’t” is an anathema to me. So when I was told that camellias “can’t” be grown outdoors in the North, my streak of Scotch stubbornness rebelled. Camellias intrigued
Hybridizing Daylilies A Simple Process For Anyone
Hybridizing Daylilies is a simple process which any interested gardener can learn to do,” says Mrs. Sam D. Register of the Valdosta, Georgia, Hemerocallis Society. She is shown above, saving
Growing Hyacinth Plants: How To Care For Dutch Hyacinth
Hyacinths are bulbous, spring-blooming perennials belonging to the genus Hyacinthus and a member of Asparagaceae or the Asparagus family. It’s closely related to the seasonal Crocus, summer-flowering Daylily, succulent Agave,
Phenomenal Easter Lilies 8’ Feet Tall
Of the thousands of Easter lilies grown in the United States several seasons ago, no two individual plants attracted as much interest as those grown by a couple of Fort
When To Plant Miniature Daffodils? Narcissus Jonquilla Simplex Queen Anne’s Lace
One of the delightful and charming old daffodils is Narcissus jonquilla simplex, sometimes called Queen Anne’s daffodil. Crowing 6″ to 8″ inches high, with thin, grass-like foliage, the slender stems
Growing Amaryllis Trumpet Flowers, Large Fun and Showy
Of all indoor flowering plants, the Amaryllis is one of the easiest to bring into bloom. Amaryllis will flower in water, with the bulb’s base barely touching the water, and