beds. A good proportion to use is 14 to 2 oz. per square Planting 
yard, and it is beneficial in all soils. No fresh manure of Daffodils 
should ever be allowed to come in contact with Narcissus 
bulbs. 
In planting bulbs the ground underneath them should be 
firm, as they dislike loose soil, and they should not be put down 
in wet weather. Daffodil bulbs are often planted too deep, a 
very injurious practice. ‘The best rule is to be guided by the 
bulb itself, covering it with soil once and a half its own depth, 
measuring the bulb from base to top of neck. This gives a 
covering of two to three inches. In good natural soils the bulbs 
may remain undisturbed for years, but when the soil is poor or 
sandy, it is better to lift and replant every two or three years. 
Daffodils may be planted from August to November, and 
December even, but the best time is September. The soil 
should be lightly hoed or forked round the plants in spring, as 
soon as the foliage is well above ground, to lighten it after the 
winter rains. 
The ideal situation for planting Daffodils is one where the 
plants will receive partial shade. In heavy soils sloping ground 
is desirable, as affording better drainage. Nowhere do Daffodils 
show their full beauty and grace better than in grass, and almost 
all varieties thrive in it. But they must be planted where the 
grass can be left unmown till the end of June. At that time it 
is best to cut the grass to allow the bulbs to ripen, so that they 
may flower well the next season. Planting of Narcissi may also 
be made in pasture lands, as they are harmless to cattle, for the 
latter do not eat the leaves. They are also rarely touched by 
rabbits. In grass it is better to plant the clumps, or each 
stretch, of one variety only, as the effect is much handsomer, 
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