A casual observer standing in a somewhat shady garden in summer, with trees and excellent shrub plantings, sees only the surface of things – the coolness and the green. But to the gardener, the place is alive under his feet, with gay bulbs which have flung up their blue, pink, or yellow flowers to make … Read more
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 not follow that those left out, either new or old, are discredited. On the contrary, by pointing out the virtues of some of the more … Read more
The greatest advance has occurred in developing new and different tulip bulbs. A most brilliant contribution has been the increasingly popular species tulips, which bloom early in the spring and have unusual colors. New Hybrids Of Tulipa Kaufmanniana New hybrids of Tulipa kaufmanniana are excellent for the rock garden or the front of a border. … Read more
One of the most valuable features of garden lilies is their ability to give a continuous sequence of bloom from late May or early June until autumn frosts. With a careful selection of varieties, almost any gardener can enjoy the distinction of lily blooms for fully live months of the growing season. The world of … Read more
During the fall and winter of 1947-48, the distinguished explorer, Dr. Joseph F. Rock, sent us from southwestern Yunnan bulbs and seeds of various lilies he had collected. Some of these bulbs were sent to England to prevent losses, and a few were given to Mrs. J. Norman Henry of Philadelphia. The balance was planted … Read more
I’ve been told by gardeners more times than I can count that they find their greatest gardening joy in the early spring flowers. But they’re usually talking about daffodils and tulips, magnolias, forsythias, and dogwoods that blossom in April and May. Few of them realize that even before they welcome these flowers, they can enjoy … Read more
Since fall planting is considered an important factor in the future development of good shrubs in the Rochester, New York, climate, additions to the world-famous lilac collection at Highland Park are planted in that season. Usually, this is done after the fall rains, during late September or early October, when soil conditions are ideal, and … Read more
There are bulbs for every gardener. A few kinds respond only to the persuasions of those whose thumbs are so green that they can almost cause a table leg to sprout roots, but many more will flourish for the veriest beginner, provided just a little care is taken in selecting and planting them. So whether … Read more
Amateur gardeners who like to use their cameras can combine both hobbies in a $75,000 prize contest sponsored by the Associated Bulb Growers of Holland. For photographs of spring-flowering bulbs, there will lie a total of 1,002 prizes. The first prize will be a vacation for two people in Europe, with a choice of flight … Read more
Many gardeners take it for granted that bulbs bloom when it is time, and nothing will cause them to bloom earlier. There are, however, planting practices that will hurry to flower from a few days to three weeks or more. These practices are especially worthwhile for those so tired of a flowerless winter garden that … Read more