3eckeris "Bulbs for Tall Planting 



Roman Hyacinths growing in Fiber 



HYACINTHS 



Tulips growing in Fiber 



TLeir Cult 



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Narcissi growing in Fiber 



For the Garden. The soil must have good drainage and be dug to 

 for surface drainage. The soil requires no special fertilizer, well-rotted 

 bedding plants to follow in such beds the next spring 



to a depth, from the crown of the bulb, of about 3 inches in heavy soil and 4 inches in light soil. 

 Protect the beds with 3 to 4 inches of leaves or light litter, gradually removing this in the spring. 

 It is still better to cover with several inches of well-rotted and light manure, allowing this to 

 remain on the beds in the spring, this mulch keeping the beds moist and cool, through which the 

 blooming period is considerably lengthened. The bulbs can be planted from October until the 

 ground freezes, but early planting is preferable, as the root-growth has time to develop, enabling 

 the plants to better withstand the winter's severity, and also contributing to the production 

 of larger and more perfect flower-spikes. 



For Pots, Bowls or Boxes. Use porous soil thoroughly mixed \yith well-rotted manure 

 and some sand, not omitting some drainage. A single bulb will require a 5-inch pot. Allow 

 same proportionate space, when planting a number of bulbs in larger pots or window-boxes. 

 Remove any sprouts there may be at the base of the bulbs. Plant the bulbs two-thirds below 

 the surface, water thoroughly, and place in a cool, dark but airy situation until the roots are 

 well established, then bring to the light. A temperature of 50°, gradually increased to 60°, will 

 be a factor in securing the finest spikes and brightest colors. 



For Glasses. Use only select bulbs for this purpose. Fill the glasses with clear, soft water, 

 allowing the base of the bulb to barely touch the water. Place in a cool, dark location, letting 

 them remain there until the roots nearly touch the bottom of the glasses; then bring to the 

 light. Replenish the water as it evaporates, or renew it if it becomes offensive. As with pot- 

 grown plants, cool treatment will improve the quality of bloom and render them more durable. 



French Roman Hyacinths. These are used very extensively for forcing. The flowers, 

 smaller than those of the preceding class, are more freely produced, two or more spikes shooting 

 from a single bulb. Treat same as Dutch Hyacinths, in pots or boxes. The white variety, if 

 planted early and gently forced, will bloom in December. The others are three or four weeks 

 later. A 4-inch pot is large enough for a single bulb. Allow proportionate space when planting 

 in larger boxes or pots. 



Miniature Dutch Hyacinths. Spikes larger and later than those of the French sort. 

 Plant six to ten bulbs in pots or pans according to size of vessel. Also useful for outdoor planting. 



PREPARED HOLLAND FIBER 



For Growing Bulbs m Vases, Bowls, Jardinieres, etc., without Drainage 



By using this Fiber instead of potting soil, when growing bulbs indoors, no drainage is 

 required in the receptacle in which the bulbs are planted. Consequently carpet, furniture, etc., 

 will not be soiled by the Fiber or water coming through the base of the receptacle. 



This Fiber is carefully prepared for us in Holland, is clean and free from any odor, and 

 contains sufficient plant nutrition for the bulbs until they have bloomed. 



Wonderful success has been obtained by planting in this Fiber such bulbs as Dutch and 

 Roman Hyacinths; Paper-White, Chinese and other Narcissi; Tulips, Freesias, Crocuses, etc. 



Bulbs are planted in similar manner as we direct for planting bulbs in soil. It is not 

 desirable, however, to press the Fiber too firmly, otherwise the roots do not penetrate freely, 

 and the bulbs may push themselves upward out pf the Fiber. Once planted, they require but 

 little attention, only they must be kept moist, but on no account must it be sodden or too 

 wet. The Fiber should never be permitted to become dry; if so, the pores of the roots close 

 up, and failure is likely to result. Until the bulbs have sprouted about 1 inch, they should be 

 kept in a dark, cool but airy cellar, room or pantry, then Ijrought to the light, preferably where 

 cool, but above the freezing point. 



Bulb Fiber can also be used advantageously for planting bulbs in pots, as the Fiber 

 does not dry out so readily as soil. 



Vz pk $0 30 ( 1/2 bus $0 85 



I pk 50 I I bus 1 50 



By parcel post, add for postage at your zone rate — on Vipk- for 3 lbs., pk. 5 lbs., bus. 18 lbs. 



depth of 12 inches. The beds should slope from the center outward 

 ure, dug in, sufficing for the wants of the bulbs and also for the usual 

 Plant the bulbs 6 to 9 inches apart and 



Hyacintb in glass 



