The Complete Garden

A landscape architect's working manual of 1921: not how to grow a plant but where to put it — the plant lists, the groupings, the seasons of bloom, and the reasons behind a designed garden.

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D B C G E- - Snowdrop.

L of bulbs should be planted. Many disappointing flower effects are the result of violating these rules with PLATE IX. It is important to know the depth, distance apart, and time of the year at which different kinds reference to depth, distance apart, and time of planting. (See page 67) J KEY - A- Anemone.

reference to depth, distance apart, and time of planting. (See page 67)
reference to depth, distance apart, and time of planting. (See page 67)

E-Snowdrop.

B-Bulbous Iris. F - Squill.

C - Chionodoxa.

D-Crocus.

NOTE - G-Grape- Hyacinth. times depth of bulb.

H - Tulip. 1- Hyacinth.. ✔- Narcissus.

K-Lily.

Stem-rooting lilies should be covered by earth 3 Bottom-rooting lilies should be covered 2 times depth of bulb.

PLATE IX. It is important to know the depth, distance apart, and time of the year at which different kinds of bulbs should be planted. Many disappointing flower effects are the result of violating these rules with reference to depth, distance apart, and time of planting. (See page 67)

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