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inches above the level of the walks, and moderately arched, 

 which will afford an opportunity for the superfluous moisture 

 to run off. Sand (either sea or fresh) strewed in the trench- 

 es, before and after placing the roots, will be beneficial. 



Time of Plantintj. — For the Hyacinth, Tulip, Crown Im- 

 perial, Squill, Lily, Polyanthus, Narcissus, Double Narcissus, 

 Jonquil, Ins, Crocus, Colchicum, Star of Bethlehem, Snow 

 Drop, Snow Flake, Gladiolus, Album, and most other hardy 

 bulbs, the preferable season for planting is the months of October 

 and November — and it is well to be observed, that the species 

 of bulbs above-named (Tulips excepted) will thrive best if not 

 taken from the ground oftener than every second or third 

 year. The different species of Feraria, Antholyza, Ixia, Cri- 

 num, Heemanthus, Eucomis, the tender species of Amaryllis, 

 Pancratium, and Gladiolus, and most other delicate bulbs, 

 may be planted during the months of November and Decem- 

 ber, in pots, when intended to be sheltered during the winter, 

 or they can be kept in dry sand until April or May, and then 

 be planted in pots, or in the open ground, when it has become 

 free from frost, and perfectly settled. 



Depth and Distance. — Hyacinths, Persain Fritillary, Mar- 

 tagon, and other Lilies, and Pseonies, should be planted at the 

 depth of four inches ; Crown Imperials and Polyanthus Nar- 

 cissus, five inches ; Tulips, double and single Narcissus, Jon- 

 quils, Colchicums, Snow Flakes, Bulbous Iris, and Gladiolus, 

 three inches ; Crocus, Arums, Small Fritillaries, and Snow 

 Drops, two inches; Ranunculus and Anemone, one and a 

 half inches ; Dogs-tooth Violet, one inch ; always measuring 

 from the top of the bulb. The rows should be ten inches 

 apart, and the roots be placed from four to six inches apart, 

 in rows, according to their size. 



Protection during Winter. — In the Middle and Northern 

 States, it will, on the approach of Winter, be beneficial, though 

 not absolutely necessary, to cover the beds with straw, tanner's 

 bark, withered leaves, or light earth from the woods, (such as 

 is formed by a decay of foliage,) to the depth of two or three 

 inches, as it prevents any ill effects which a very severe sea- 

 son might have upon the roots. This covering must be care- 

 fully raked off early in the Spring. The Polyanthus Narcissus, 

 Hoop Petticoat Narcissus, and Arum Dracunculus, being more 

 tender than other species, require a covering of 5 or 6 inches 

 of straw or leaves in the manner above detailed. 



Taking up Bulbs after Flowering. — About a month after 

 the bloom is passed, the foliage puts on a yellow decayed ap- 



