Hyacinths: Bold Blooms Bringing Sweet Fragrance To Your Garden
In legend and romance, the white hyacinth has long been a dominant symbol of inspiration and beauty, not only for the purity of its blossoms and their exquisite form but
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Phlox Like Firecrackers On July 4th
As American as firecrackers on the Fourth of July is Phlox paniculata, and a garden full of it blooming is as exciting as the soaring skyrockets the furled buds suggest—or
No Frost In Sight: Planting Mums That Flourish In Colder Climates
For mums that riot in brilliant color in a last burst of bloom before frost strikes, gardeners in northern climates can thank men like Dr. L. E. Longley, assistant professor
Tips And Tricks To Gild The Lily And Bring Elegance To Any Garden
Since the beginning of civilization, lilies have been one of the most important garden subjects. They are mentioned in the oldest written discourses on gardening and rural life. They appear
Secrets For Growing Sweet Peas In A Little Greenhouse
Sweet peas flourish outdoors in the cool climates of northern New England, along the shore, the mountains, and other favored sections of the country. Elsewhere, however, sweet pea growing taxes
Three Plants – Endless Beauty Create A Springtime Trio
Probably nothing brings more delight and enchantment to a gardener than the small, early flowering bulbs which break the dreary monotony of winter and herald the coming spring. And apart
Non-stop Tulip Bloom: Tricks To 6 Weeks Of Beauty
Spring and tulips are nearly synonymous. In-home gardens throughout the country, just as here at Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio, where over 100,000 bulbs are planted each fall, many different
Beautiful Blooms On Demand: Flowers From A Cutting Garden
Like its fatuous restored 18th-century gardens, the cutting garden at Colonial Williamsburg is based on extensive research. Though planted with more than 200 kinds of shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and annuals,
Chrysanthemums: A Flower With A History
In the history of the world, certain flowers have been cultivated and appreciated for their sheer enjoyment rather than for any special purpose. A few noteworthy kinds with an extensive
Treasured Blooms: Lilies of Great Worth
So many lilies have been developed in the past few years that an estimate of their worth seems opportune. Although my present concern is with certain newer ones, it does