34- Friduy, Maret 25, 19XH North Shore News ATTRACTIVE COLORS, SHAPES Ssummer-flowering bulbs make gardens spark CONSIDER THE predicament of the summier-flowering bulbs. Although just as attractive as their better-known = spring-flower- ing cousins, they are often overlooked in the gardener’s rush to acquire annuals and perennials. However, those who have en- countered their delightful blooms will never again be without the. bulbs of summer. In addition to attractive colors and shapes, several summer bulbs have the special feature of pleasant fragrance. The close relative of the gladiolus, Acidanthera bicolor, certainly falls into this category. Also called the Abyssinian gladiolus, this marvellous bulbous plant has sweet-smelling, creamy white flowers with a dark, lilac, heart. Slightly pendulous in shape, they look extremely graceful. LATE BLOOMER In addition, the Acidanthera comes into bloom later in the season (August and September), at a time when most garden borders are losing their sparkle. Plant Acidanthera corms at a depth of 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in.) late in the spring, when all threat of frost has passed. They are ex- ceedingly susceptible to such dam- age. Galtonia candicans, called the summer or giant hyacinth, deserves to be better represented in Cana- dian gardens. Standing about 150 cm (nearly 5 ft.) tall, Galtonia produces little white Mowers that look like hyacinths and are sweet- smelling. This veritable giant among bulb flowers should be planted in early spring, about 10 cm (4 in.) deep, 20 cm (8 in.) apart. Although Faltonia, too, won't bloom until August or September, patience will be rewarded by both sight and smell. . POPULAR GLAD The familiar gladiolus is today the second most popular bulb ex- ported from the Netherlands. Glads make an excellent cut flower and a spectacular border plant, too. Their tall, sword-like stalks offer a dramatic contrast to most an- nuals, which spread horizontally. A planting depth of 10 cm (4 in.) or slightly more will help glads to stand more firmly, but they will still need some support. Large- flowered gladioli are by far the best known today, available in many colors. However, the ‘‘Butterfly’’ gladioli, which range between the large- and small-flowered varieties in size, are becoming more popu- lar. They have strikingly folded petals and, when in bloom, their decorative stalks often will bear six or seven open flowers at once. Also from the Iridaceae family are the Tigridia and Montbretia (Crocosmia), both of which are tender and must be lifted, as gladioli arc, to survive the Cana- dian winter. Tigridia, sometimes called the tiger flower because of its striking purple shots, likes a sunny place and moist soil. Its corms, too, should be planted once all chance of frost has passed, about 8 cm (3% in.) deep. In July and August their ex- otic flowers will burst forth in an array of colors. Although cach Mower has only one day of glory, Tigridia pro- See Anemones (S58 Fi cee UL on LIFESTYLES INTERI@MRS FOR YOu by JSOceEtWN Warpe CALL FOR CONSULTATION y interior teatiles tid. NOW OPEN! It + Delectable Chintz « Tastotul intenor Design «High Quality Creative Sawing * feat Stott *CHINTZY Prices You'll Love Usl 1180 Marine Drive North Vancouver 985-8011 yy OTRAS Eas Lighting in the finest tradition Since 1930 SURREY * 14625-108th AVE, 8 4 biks. north of Guildford Phone 585-8877 NORTH VANCOUVER BURNABY . 4700 E. HASTINGS Cnr. of Hastings & Beta 1400 MARINE DRIVE 984-0341 rina hsy RW Sa Eee ane CoA LTS Phone 294-5256 fesStete a Sitar exams 4 = $ a td 3 f 4 Fy 2 3 é # a Ea q By § A 5 Ste Te tina Beha irate iste SY Sa EASTER ECATT, 8 ERIN BD NRCE BNE RL GIG thet SE Veta Warts est rast! SBT RRA RR,