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Hyacinths are among the most gorgeous flowers for bedding. 
HYACINTHS 
In Beds or Borders 
Hyacinths should be planted 4 inches deep from the crown of the bulb to the 
surface of the soil or less, according to size, and about 6 inches apart or more, 
according to the number of bulbs available for a given space. 
The soil should be made moderately firm. If the situation is somewhat damp, 
a little sand placed beneath the base of each bulb will prevent decay. After plant¬ 
ing, the beds must be mulched over with litter, as a protection against severe 
weather. All varieties listed are suitable for forcing and outside planting. 
For outdoor beds or borders first-size bulbs produce flowers less top-heavy 
than those from Exhibition bulbs. 
CULTURE IN POTS 
The pots for all Bulbs should be well drained, the soil made moderately firm, 
and a little sharp sand dusted under the base of each bulb; then add more soil 
until one third of the bulb appears above the surface. 
After potting the bulbs, the pans may be plunged into a coldframe or in a 
sheltered spot in the garden. They should be covered with several inches of 
soil and, before severe frost sets in, they should be mulched heavily with leaves 
or straw. If potted up early, they will have developed a fine root system by the 
end of December, when they should be brought indoors. 
Keep the pans in a dark cool spot until the buds extend sufficiently above 
the bulb. After the flowers are plainly visible they should be kept in a slightly 
cooler temperature to promote sturdy growth of the plants. The flowers should 
not be exposed to strong sunlight at any time, or else they are apt to fade. The 
most popular way to have Hyacinths is to plant 3 bulbs in a 7-inch pan. For 
indoor culture plant exhibition size bulbs of named varieties only. 
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