PLANTING 25 



The planting depth for bulbs is determined in a general way by 

 the size of the bulb. The distance from the top of the bulb to the sur- 

 face of the ground should be at least one and one-half times the thick- 

 ness of the bulb. All bulbs of the same variety which are to blossom 

 at the same time must be planted at equal depths. To insure the best 

 results with bulbs, and with lilies especially, place a bit of sand in the 

 hole that is to receive the bulb and then use enough sand to completely 

 cover the tip. The sand protects the bulb and helps to keep it from 

 rotting. 



