PLANTING BULBS OUT-DOORS 49 



tulips are very useful. Named varieties should be selected 

 and planted at a uniform depth of about three inches, so 

 that all may flower at the same time. The long-stemmed 

 late tulips are even more beautiful. These are better adapted 

 to the border garden, where they may be left permanently. 

 When placed in the formal flower beds the bulbs must be 



Bulbs of Madonna Lilies. 



renewed yearly, for they remain in blossom so long that there 

 is no opportunity for them to ripen off before it is time to 

 plant bedding plants for the summer display. 



The beautiful sweet-scented hyacinths are more tender 

 than most bulbs. Named single varieties should be planted 

 in October at a uniform depth of four inches, and in spring 

 as the foliage has ripened off the bulbs should be taken up 

 and stored in a cool, dry cellar until the time for planting 

 again. As they are planted in formal beds, great care should 

 be taken to have the rows uniform and to plant the bulbs at 

 a uniform depth. 



