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diameter. Thus l^-inch to 1^-inch tulips should be planted in good garden loam, about 

 4i to 5 inches deep. Should the soil be of a very heavj' type, 4 inches would be 

 better, while in a lighter type of soil, 5 inches would be a better depth. 

 The following are average depths: — 



Anemones, about 2 inches. 

 Crocus, about 2 to 2i inches. 

 Gladioli, about 3 to 4 inches. 

 Snowdrops, about 2 to 2^ inches. 

 Bulbous irises, about 2 to 3 inches. 

 Tulips, about 4 to 5 inches. 

 Hyacinths, about 5 to 6 inches. 

 Xarcissi, 4 to 6 inches. 

 Lilies, about 3 to 7 inches. 



BULBS IN THE JTOUSE. 



The planting of bulbs in pots and bowls is not discussed here, inasmuch as it is a 

 slightly different subject. 



The process, however, is equally simple, and the two points of greatest importance 

 are with regard to proper " rooting " of the bulb.s, and " watering." Indoor bulb 

 culture may be summed up in a few words, namefy: plant as soon as received, in a 

 porous soil; water-carefully and not overmuch; keep the plants cool for several months 

 in order to produce good root growth, a temperature of about 40° F. being best; in 

 forcing the plants for bloom, bring the pots tirst into a temperature of about 50° F., 

 and later as high as 70° F., and let them have lots of sunshine; keep well watered 

 as they are making stem and flower growth. 



VARIETIES. 



The number of varieties and types of popular bulbs, like the tulip, hyacinth and 

 narcissus, is apt to perplex the beginner. A simple way is to obtain a dealer's cata- 

 logue each spring, with 9ome of the popular varieties marked. Take this catalogue 

 and visit the public parks and the homes of your friends who grow bulbs, and check 

 off those which appeal most to your personal tastes. 



Some of the varieties which have done well at the Farm for bedding and border 

 planting are as follows: — 



EARLY TULIPS (In bloom during the first half of May). 



Name. 



Colour and Remarks. 



Albion 



Artus 



Chrysolora 



Cottage Maid 



Duohesse de Parma 



Joost van ^'ondl•l 



Joost van Vondol White 



Keizerskroon 



Mon Tresor 



Prinee of Austria 



^'ermilion Brilliant , 



White. 



Scarlet . 



Golden yellow. 



White, bordered pink. 



Orange or terra cotta, with yellow edge. 



Cherry red and white, very fine. 



Pure white, very fine. 



Bright red, with broad yellow edge. 



Fine golden yellow. 



Bright orange vermilion, sweet scented. 



Brilliant vermilion. 



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