beds. A good proportion to use is i^ to 2 oz. per square Planting 

 yard, and it is beneficial in all soils. No fresh manure of Daffodils 

 should ever be allowed to come in contact with Narcissus 

 bulbs. 



In planting bulbs the ground underneath them should be 

 firm, as they dislike loose soil, and they should not be put down 

 in wet weather. Daffodil bulbs are often planted too deep, a 

 very injurious practice. The best rule is to be guided by the 

 bulb itself, covering it with soil once and a half its own depth, 

 measuring the bulb from base to top of neck. This gives a 

 covering of two to three inches. In good natural soils the bulbs 

 may remain undisturbed for years, but when the soil is poor or 

 sandy, it is better to lift and replant every two or three years. 

 Daffodils may be planted from August to November, and 

 December even, but the best time is September. The soil 

 should be lightly hoed or forked round the plants in spring, as 

 soon as the foliage is well above ground, to lighten it after the 

 winter rains. 



The ideal situation for planting Daffodils is one where the 

 plants will receive partial shade. In heavy soils sloping ground 

 is desirable, as affording better drainage. Nowhere do Daffodils 

 show their full beauty and grace better than in grass, and almost 

 all varieties thrive in it. But they must be planted where the 

 grass can be left unmown till the end of June. At that time it 

 is best to cut the grass to allow the bulbs to ripen, so that they 

 may flower well the next season. Planting of Narcissi may also 

 be made in pasture lands, as they are harmless to cattle, for the 

 latter do not eat the leaves. They are also rarely touched by 

 rabbits. In grass it is better to plant the clumps, or each 

 stretch, of one variety only, as the effect is much handsomer, 



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