directions far tljc Culture of IJulbus ^oots,£r. 



The most simple species of culture, is all that is required for 

 this class of flowers. 



The situation should be dry and airy ; the soil a light sandy 

 loam, and if not sufficiently light, add a portion of sand, to make it i 

 so, and enrich it by digging in a liberal quantity of old decomposed \ 

 manure. 



The best periods for planting the hardy species of Bulbs, are 

 August to November inclusive, but it may be performed later, in | 

 climates where the ground remains open. In planting, it is benefi- ' 

 cial to strew fresh or sea sand in the trenches or openings, before 

 and after placing the roots, so that they may be completely sur- 

 rounded by sand. 



Hyacinths, Persian Fritillary, Martagon, and other Lilies, 

 should be planted at a depth of four inches ; Crown Imperials and i 

 Polyanthus Narcissus, five inches ; Tulips, Double and Single Nar- i 

 cissus, Jonquils, Arum, Colchicum, Snowflake, Bulbous Iris, 

 Pseonies and Gladiolus, three inches ; Crocus, Small Fritillaries, 

 Snowdrops, Ornithogalums and Dens Canis, two inches ; Anemone 

 and Ranunculus, one and a half inches, always measuring from the j 

 top of the bulb. The roots can be placed from two to six inches i 

 apart, according to their size. When planted it will not be neces- 

 sary to remove them oftener than every second or third year, and 

 then it is only rendered necessary by their increase, and the neces- 

 sity of separating them, and of enriching the -soil. 



Bulbs for Winter blooming, in pots and glasses. 



Hyacinths, Polyanthus Narcissus, Roman and other Double 

 Narcissus, Jonquils, Persian Iris, Persian Cyclamen, Crocus, and 

 Double Van Thol Tulips, are the preferable species for this purpose. ; 

 Those intended for glasses, should be placed in them the middle of 

 November, the glasses being previously so filled with pure water, 

 that the bottom of the bulb will just touch the water : then place 

 them for the first ten days in a dark room to promote the shooting <>f 

 the roots, after which, expose them to the sun and light, in an airy 

 position, as much as possible. Rain water is preferable, and it should 

 be changed as often as it becomes impure, at which periods the roots 

 should be drawn entirely out, and be rinsed in clean water. 



Bulbs intended for pots, should be planted therein during the 

 months of October or November, and be left exposed to the open air I 

 until the ground commences freezing, when they should be removed 

 to the greenhouse, or to a warm room. They will, of course, require 

 occasional waterings, and plentifully, as the growth advances. 



