BULBS 



large flowers are desired secure only large and 

 well-developed bulbs. (Figs. 28 and 29.) The 

 smaller bulbs may be reserved for garden plant- 

 ing- 



THE SOIL 



The best soil for bulbs is a fairly rich sandy 

 or light loam. A great excess of fertilizer is 

 not required by most bulbs in forcing as the food 

 necessary for the full development of the flow- 

 ers is largely stored in the bulb itself. If ma- 

 nure is required, only such as is in a thoroughly 

 rotted state should be used. Never use fresh 

 manure of any kind. 



DEPTH OF PLANTING 



The depth to which bulbs should be potted 

 depends entirely upon the kind. Hyacinths, 

 narcissi, tulips and similar bulbs should be 

 planted so that the tip is just below the surface 

 of the soil. It is unnecessary to plant them any 

 deeper as the roots are all formed from the under 

 side of the bulb. In lilies, however, the root 

 formation is different. Here the roots are 

 formed on the stem above the bulb as well as 



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