. Dreer's planting guide autumn 1944 . Camassia Leichtlin Dreer's Hardy Flowering Bulbs That Bloom During Spring, Summer, & Fall Hardy bulbs bring to our gardens a wealth of colorful flowers. All of them are easy to grow and those which flower during the early spring are particularly wel- come. Though they are small they are truly beautiful. Take for example Iris reticu- lata which greets us soon after the last of the snow has melted. Scillas and Grape Hyacinths continue the procession with .\nemone, Calochortus, Camassia, Erythro- nium, Leucojum, Ranunculus and the Dutch and English Iris
. Dreer's planting guide autumn 1944 . Camassia Leichtlin Dreer's Hardy Flowering Bulbs That Bloom During Spring, Summer, & Fall Hardy bulbs bring to our gardens a wealth of colorful flowers. All of them are easy to grow and those which flower during the early spring are particularly wel- come. Though they are small they are truly beautiful. Take for example Iris reticu- lata which greets us soon after the last of the snow has melted. Scillas and Grape Hyacinths continue the procession with .\nemone, Calochortus, Camassia, Erythro- nium, Leucojum, Ranunculus and the Dutch and English Iris providing a succes- sion that leads up to the summer-flowering plants. For blooming this fall plant Colchicum just as soon as possible. Giant Poppy-Flotvered Anemones Valuable for growing in the cold frame or the garden if well protected during the winter months. Also much in esteem for growing in the green- house or conservatory. 40-025 Giant French Mixed (De Caen). Includes a wonderful range of colors—blue, white, rose, scarlet, etc. 3 for 2Sc; 12 for 80c; 2S for $; 100 for $ 40-027 St. Brigid (Creagh Castle Strain). A famous Irish strain of semi-double Anemones coming in a multitude of charming colors. 3 for 2Sc; 12 for 8Sc; 25 for $; 100 for $ 40-029 Blue Poppy. A fine large sin- gle variety with lovely blue flowers. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 25 for 40-037 His Excellency. Substantial flower petals of brilliant deep scar- let. Borne on fine long stems. 3 for 2Sc; 12 for 8Sc; 25 for $ 40-034 Pure White. A very popular variety with showy large pure white flowers borne on long stems. 3 for 2Sc; 12 for 85c; 25 for $ Brodiaea A 40-040 Mixed. These are lovely little bulbs native to our western states. They bloom in the spring and do well in shaded positions as under trees or in the gritty crevices of a deep rock garden pocket. Plant them as early in the fall as available and cover 2 inches deep with fine soil. They bear their showy little star- sh
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