80 Growing Flowers 



The best soil for bulbs, hyacinths, narcissi, and 

 tulips is that which was well manured the previous 

 spring for summer flowers. Any manure added in 

 the fall should be well rotted and it should be 

 spaded in thoroughly and deep. 



To mulch the daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, narcissi, 

 and other bulbs well with manure before the ground 

 freezes and while the bulbs are perfectly hardy will 

 give them protection and prevent the ground heav- 

 ing. If the ground heaves the bulbs will not become 

 well rooted and the size and quality of the flowers 

 will be poor. 



"An ideal soil for use in growing bulbs indoors is 

 made of one part sand to three parts rich soil. 

 The pots should be well drained by placing small 

 stones in the bottom. ' 



Hydrangeas 



Hydrangeas are beautiful either as a hedge or as 

 individual plants. They will thrive in almost any 

 soil, but should have cultivation once or twice a 

 season and the application of a little liquid man- 

 ure at each cultivation. 



