Bulbs for fall and winter planting . Lily of the Valley The lily of the Valley is a familiar,popular flowering plant that haslong been cultivated. The littlenodding flowers that appear withthe foliage are pure white, andpossess an exceedingly delicatefragrance. They are strung alongone side of a slender green broad, pointed leaves are ashining, dark green color andform dense, clean masses thatare very pleasing and desirableunder trees or in shaded cornersabout the home. Culture—The pips, or slenderrunning root stalks should beplanted in moderately rich, moistsoil in shady situations.
Bulbs for fall and winter planting . Lily of the Valley The lily of the Valley is a familiar,popular flowering plant that haslong been cultivated. The littlenodding flowers that appear withthe foliage are pure white, andpossess an exceedingly delicatefragrance. They are strung alongone side of a slender green broad, pointed leaves are ashining, dark green color andform dense, clean masses thatare very pleasing and desirableunder trees or in shaded cornersabout the home. Culture—The pips, or slenderrunning root stalks should beplanted in moderately rich, moistsoil in shady situations. Plantedfrom January to March theybloom from April to June. Doz. $ 100 $ Pips for forcing all the yearround in case lots, Price on ap-plication. Postage 10 cts per dozen extra. 10 THE GERMAIN SEED & PLANT CO. Narcissus or Daffodil The Narcissus is one of the most useful of the early blooming bulbs, being hardy and ofeasy culture. Large quantities should be planted for a supply of early cut flowers, and a portionshould be in sunny, and a portion in shaded places, to prolong the season of flowering. Thegraceful flowers render them peculiarly valuable for this purpose, and if cut when partiallyopened, they will develop in water, and last for many days. One of the good features in growingNarcissi is that when a planting is once made no further attention is necessary, as they willprotect themselves against all encroachments. Culture—Narcissi thrive in a light, rich soil, and when possible they should be plantedin beds by themselves. After the blooming season water should be withheld, and the bulbs allowedto ripen in the usual manner. The water required to keep other plants alive during the summermonths is especially harmful to them. Plant the bulbs four or
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