EMMA V. WHITE CO. 



DIRECTIONS FOR GROWING BULBS 



The best time for planting Daffodils and Crocus bulbs is between September 1 and 

 October 15th; Tulips should be planted the latter part of October; and Hyacinths may be 

 planted any time from September 1st to December 1st. 



When grown in beds, Hyacinths and Tulips should be planted at a uniform depth. 

 Remove all sail from the bed to the depth required (see table below), set the bulbs as 

 far apart as the planting* table indicates and carefully replace the soil. Oftentimes people 

 think this unnecessary and plant with a trowel, but where this practice is followed you should 

 take more than the usual amountl of care to see that the base of the bulbs are firmly 

 preised into the soil. 



After the ground is frozen to a depth of 4) or 5 inches, it is well to put on a covering 

 of straw or old leaves, which should be removed early in the Spring. Hyacinths and 

 Tulips should be. 1 taken up each year, after the foliage is matured, and after drying the 

 bulbs should be kept in a cool dry place. Daffodils may remain in the! same place for three 

 or four years at a time and the same general directions should be followed as for Hya- 

 cinth! and Tulips, using the table below for the proper planting distances. 



For the planting of lilies, a light! soil with good drainage should be used and this 

 may be obtained by placing a quantity of sand underneath each bulb or by mixing the soil 

 with sand or peat. The taller varieties of lilies should be planted where they will receive 

 some protection from the strong winds. Most lilies are partial to shade, and do much better 

 in shady places. 



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CUT FLOWER AGENTS WANTED 



In our cut flower department we handle bouquets, funeral sprays 

 and wedding decorations. We can ship flowers by parcel post and 

 express to any point within a radius of 200 miles of Minneapolis, and 

 can wire your order any place in the world. We still have openings 

 in many towns in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin^ and 

 Iowa. If you would like to become our agent for your locality write 

 for details of our plan. 



BULBS FOR PLANTING INDOORS 



The Paper White Narcissus, Chinese Sacred L-ily, and Hyacinths are the easiest and • 

 most satisfactory bulbs for indoor culture. In the case of these bulbs pebbles and water 

 are all that are necessary. Plant Paper White Narcissus and' Chinese Sacred Lilies any 

 time from September to January and place in a bowl with enough pebbles to keep; the 

 bulbs standing erect and then add water about one-half way up the base of the bulb. This 

 is all that is necessary, except that it' is advisable to keep the bulbs in a rather! cool, dark 

 place for the first two weeks. If you desire to\ use bulb fibre instead of pebbles, follow 

 the same procedure. Hyacinths may be grown in bowls by following the same directions 

 as for Narcissus and Chinese Sacred Lilies or may be grown in Hyacinth glasses. When the 

 latter method is used place the bulb in a glass so that the bottom barely touches the water 

 and place in a cool, darkj place until the roots develop. By successive plantings of these 

 bulbs one may have a continuous bloom of flowers during most of the winter months. The 

 friendly cheer which one receives from such beautiful flowers during the months of winter, 

 amply repays one for the small outlay of money required to have these bulbs. 



Many of our customers 

 are frequently puzzled 

 to know proper depth 

 and distance apart at 

 which bulbs should be 

 planted. The accompany- 

 ing' diagram conveys the 

 information very clearly. 

 The chart will bear care- 

 ful study. 



