Anemone
Rich and varied group of red, white, blue and purple flowers. A beautiful
cut flower. Special notes: Better to plant new bulbs each
year - does not rebloom well the 2nd year. Soak bulbs 2-3 hours before
planting. Plant 2" deep in sunny area.
Allium
A striking and long-lasting flower to add to arrangements. Hardy,
sun-loving and easy to grow - available in shades of red, blue, yellow
and white. Special notes: Plant in sun or semi-shade. Bloom
from late spring through summer.
Amaryllis
Large, trumpet shaped flowers in pink, red, salmon, orange and striped
varieties. Special notes: Leave tip of bulb about 1"
above ground when planting. Bulbs multiply quickly -plant in sun or
semi-shade.
Candidum (Easter Lily)
Easy to grow and multiply; traditionally used for Easter-time arrangements.
Special notes: Probably will not flower at Easter but will do
so during month of May.
Crocus
Short blooms make them excellent for rock gardens, between stepping
stones or rocks. White, yellow, purple, lavender and striped varieties.
Special notes: Very early Spring bloomer - like sunny area.
Do not naturalize in our area.
Daffodils
One of the best spring bloomers, adapted to all areas of Texas. Flowers
are Narcissus yellow, white, orange and pale pink. Special notes:
Many are planted here each year and wallflower beautifully 1st year
- but not profusely 2nd year. plant in sun or semi-shade. Best planted
in informal masses.
Freesia
Prized for richly fragrant flowers. Available in white, pink, red,
lavender, purple, blue, yellow, orange. Excellent cut flowers. Special
notes: Grow to 18". Likes sun or semi-shade.
Hyacinth
Bell-shaped, fragrant flowers in loose or tight spikes -pink, blue,
white and yellow. Special notes: Refrigerate for 6 weeks
before planting. Make wonderful container flowers. Best planted in
massed groupings.
Iris (Bearded) Rhizomes
Showy flowers - outstanding colors. Special notes: Must be
planted in elevated beds. Do not cover more than 1"-2" deep,
laying them in a slanted position. Fertilize beds several times a
year with 0-20-0 or Bone Meal.
Iris (Dutch) Bulbs
One of the best bulbs for our area. Medium-size orchid flowers in
blue, white, yellow, wine-red and multi-colored. Special notes:
Bulbs multiply and should be divided every 2nd year during October.
Fertilize Iris beds several times a year with 0-20-0 or Bone Meal.
Like sunny areas.
Lycoris Spider Lilies
Narrow, strap-shaped leaves with clusters of red, pink or yellow flowers.
Special notes: Spider lilies do best when planted in tight clumps
with bulbs almost touching. Like a shady area.
Leucojum Snowflake
Clusters of delicate white flowers. Plant in rock gardens and well
drained areas. Special notes: Naturalize easily. Do not disturb
until really crowded, then dig up and divide.
Muscari Grape Hyacinth
Intensely fragrant blue spiked flower, Should be planted in masses.
Special notes: Blooms early in Spring, will naturalize freely.
Plant in sunny area.
Ornithogalum Star of Bethlehem
Star-shaped white or cream flowers in tall or rounded clusters. Special
notes: Easy to grow in borders or pots. Plant in sun or semi-shade.
Oxalis
Bright spring blooms in shades of red, pink and white. Good for low
borders and rock gardens. Special notes: Will grow in most
soils and multiply freely. Fertilize lightly once a month with BR-61.
Plant in sun or semi-shade.
Ranunculus
Beautiful blooms in shades of red, pink, yellow and white. With normal
care, wallflower over period of 2-3 months. Special notes:
Soak bulbs in plain water not more than 3 hours before planting. Plant
in full sun if possible and cover only 1 112" -finger-parts of
bulbs are planted down. Fertilize once a month with BR-61.
Tulips
Buy early for best selection but don't plant until December. Vary
in color, form, height and general character. Special notes:
Prepare planting area early, using plenty of sand and humus. Refrigerate
bulbs at least 6 weeks before planting. Plant immediately after removing
from refrigerator - 2"-3" deep in sun or semi-shade.
Watsonia Bugle Lilies
Smaller version of gladiola, blooming in late Spring or Summer.
Special notes: Fertilize lightly once a month during growing
season with BR-61. Plant in sunny area.
