Gardening: Heirloom bulbs

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The Old House Web

This small gardening supply company specializes in heirloom varieties of bulbs, like this Coral Lily that dates to 1844. This diminutive lily reaches heights of 2 to 3-1/2 feet and produces brilliant scarlet turk's-cap flowers. Though short-lived, the lily self-seeds prolifically. Although originally from Siberia, it will thrive in many warmer areas. Bulbs are available in sets from 3/$7.75 to 50/$97 (September 2005). Many other heirloom bulbs, daffodils, tulips and dahlias are also available.