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. After planting, 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. 
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