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impossible for any of it to be in contact with the roots or bulbs, both 

 of which appear to be very sensitive to manure. Bonemeal, spread 

 over the soil at planting, is excellent. Leaf mold is ideal for mixing with 

 the soil if it is obtainable. 



Time of Planting 



Some bulbs do not stand the cold; they are planted in Spring and 

 must be dug before Winter each year. Examples of such bulbs are: 

 Gladiolus, Summer Hyacinth (Galtonia candicans), Montbretia, 

 Tigridia, Tuberose, Zephyranthes, tuberous Begonia, Canna, Dahha. 

 Most other bulbs should be planted in the Autumn. It is best to plant 



This diagram shows approximately how deep and how far apart to plant the 



different kinds of hardy bulbs in light soil. In heavy soil plant an inch to an 



inch and a half nearer the surface 



them as soon as thfey can be obtained from the dealer. If they remain 

 out of the soil too long much of the nourishment is evaporated. Es- 

 pecially susceptible to deterioration due to deferred planting are 

 Crocus, Lilies, Snowdrops and Fritillaria. This will bring the greater 

 share of bulb planting in October. 



Planting Bulbs 



The rule for depth of planting is that they should be planted twice 

 their diameter deep in the soil. This does not always apply, for it is 

 usually better to get them a Uttle deeper. The useful chart given on 

 this page shows the depth to plant. It is advisable in planting choice 

 sorts to set them on a layer of one or two inches of sand. This will 

 insure good drainage and keep bulbs from decaying. 



