SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS 



Planting Outdoors {Autumn) 



During October the pupils should plant crocuses, 

 tuUps, jonquils, and daffodils. Cover to a depth of 

 about four times the height of the bulb. 



Late in November the bulb bed should be mulched 

 with about six inches of fallen leaves, lawn cHppings, 

 or strawy manure, as a protection through the winter. 



Late in March this mulch should be removed to enable 

 the leaves and flowers to come up properly. 



Planting Indoors {Autumn) 



Practically all of the spring-flowering bulbs may be 

 grown to advantage by pupils for winter flowering at 

 school and home. 



Plant in October in paper flower pots or ordinary flower 

 pots. Set away in the basement cellar or bury out- 

 doors under a foot of leaves. After six to ten weeks 

 the roots will be well grown and the bulbs may be 

 brought to the light and heat of the schoolroom to com- 

 plete their growth. 



Grow at least a few large hyacinth bulbs in hyacinth 

 glasses as shown in the picture above. 



