BULBS 



surface so that it will shed water. This method 

 furnishes ideal conditions for root action. 

 When cold weather sets in, cover with four to 

 six inches of rough stable-manure to prevent the 

 frost from penetrating to the pots and thus pro- 

 vide for their safe removal at any time during 

 the winter. 



Half hardy and tender bulbs should receive 

 a somewhat different treatment from that indi- 

 cated above. They should at first be kept in a 

 cool room and later removed to a warmer place 

 for forcing. 



TIME TO PLANT 



Bulbs to be grown in the window garden may 

 be secured from August to November. They 

 should be planted as soon as secured. Some ad- 

 vocate the planting of successive lots to secure 

 early and late flowers, but it is much better to 

 plant all at the same time and then hold them 

 back in storage. When bulbs are kept out of 

 the soil for too long a time they are certain to 

 lose vitality. 



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