PROPAGATION. In fall plant bulbs three to four inches deep, near deciduous trees or shrubs. Most effective in groups. Spreads by self-seeding.
SPECIAL USES. Forcing, rock and wild gardens.
Gladiolus Iridaceae
In a small woodland garden only the miniature gladiolus is suitable; they are little fellows two and a half inches in height or less. A number of these small ones are available. Named varieties are:
‘Glee,’ ‘Gnome,’ ‘Impresario,’ ‘Little Egypt,’ ‘Little Fawn,’ ‘Little Red Star,’ ‘Little Spice,’ ‘Periwinkle,’ ‘Pinkie Dots,’ ‘Pint Size,’ ‘Whirlybird,’ ‘Red Button,’ ‘Red Dot,’ ‘Red Tweedle,’ ‘Tom Thumb,’ ‘Wee Red.’ As a point of information, the term “small” applies to plants from two and a half to three and a half inches high.
CARE. Good garden soil. If manure is to be used, it should be applied the year previous and worked into the soil; it should not come into contact with the corms. Drainage. Sun.
PROPAGATION. Plant corms or bulbs.
SPECIAL USES. Rock gardens, beds.
Hyacinthus Liliaceae Hyacinth
The large formal hyacinths of the regular garden have a number of relatives that are small, delicate, and graceful, including two midget species: