PLANTING BULBS. 16T 



among other things, or in an inconspicuous corner. By planting at 

 different times, commencing after danger of hard frost is over in the 

 spring, a succession of bloom may be had. After the flowering season 

 is over and the bulbs have ripened, they should be dug and stored in a 

 cellar until spring. It would be impossible to give a detailed explana- 

 tion of the methods you should use in growing these or the many 

 other beautiful bulbous plants which are well worthy a trial in your 

 garden. The season, the soil, the location, must be considered in 

 almost every individual case. I will say to those who enjoy working 

 in their flower gardens, however, you will find pleasure in cultivating 

 bulbs. 



DISCUSSION. 



The President: Are there any questions you would like to ask Mr. 

 Green, or any explanations you desire him to make? 



A Member: I would like to ask Mr. Green how far apart to plant 

 bulbs — lilies, hyacinths say — to make a good effect? 



Mr. Green: We put them in very generally about eight inches apart; 

 they may be put closer with good results; we plant on rather good, rich 

 soil. 



A Voice: I planted mine about four inches. 



Mr. Green: That is all right, you get a solid bank of flowers then. 



Question: Is there any danger of getting them out too early? 



Mr. Green: There is very little danger of planting bulbs too early; 

 we generally plant along in September and October, clear up to November. 

 The point is to have a good root action before winter closes up. 



Question: Do you leave them out all winter? 



Mr. Green: Well, I have raised tulips which had been out for five 

 years and they have been fine every year. They can be left or taken up, 

 as you desire. If taken up, they should be left as long as possible. If 

 you want to plant something else in their place, I would take them up 

 and put them in sand and leave the tops on, and they will be practically 

 as good as ever; small bulbs are not sure to bloom the first year, but 

 the second or third year they are just as good as older. 



Question: Do you find the double varieties do well the second and 

 third year after planting? 



Mr. Green: I have cot noticed it. We plant for our customers 

 the choicest bulbs and get Ihem in early; when we think they have 

 all they want we take what is left and we have about as good results 

 as ever. 



Mr. Brown: I would like to know about the narcissus, that is if 

 they are hardy and will stand year after year; what varieties of nar- 

 cissus will stand outdoor planting like tulips and hyacinths do? 



Mr. Green: I do not believe any of the narcissus are iron-clad, as 

 tulips and hyacinths are. A great many will stand with protection, 

 but they want to be in well-shelteried places and more attention must 



