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Culture of Bulbs 
AMARYLLIS—Give a sunny exposure and plant the bulbs in rich 
soil. To insure flowers the bulbs should be planted with the neck 
just above the soil level. Amaryllis are best grown in pots where 
the roots may become pot bound, making them bloom better. Plant 
one bulb to a 6-inch pot, using a light, rich soil. Set in a cool shady 
place to root well, later remove to a sunny place to grow and 
flower. Potted bulbs may be used in the garden by sinking the pots 
in the soil, or they may grace the living room windows. 
ANEMONES—The top of the bulb is flat and covered with fine fibrous 
threads, the bottom is a prong which should go downward when 
planting. Since they are very dry they may be moistened either by 
soaking one to two hours in water before planting or soak the bed 
very well the day before and withhold water until growth shows 
above the soil. They do best in a sunny position in a well-drained 
soil. Set 1 to 2 inches deep and from 6 to 8 inches apart. In the 
north they are hardy with a mulch of strawy manure. It is best to 
wait until spring in these areas, for later planting will give better 
and later bloom. Give a tablespoon full of fertilizer every two or 
three weeks in spring. 
CALLA—Calla bulbs are dormant roots with eyes very much like 
Dahlias. They require a rich soil with plenty of moisture during 
the growing season. Plant them in shade or partial shade covering 
the roots about 2 inches. The yellow callas should be lifted and 
stored in late summer. The large white callas should be lifted and 
divided when they become crowded. 
CROCUS—Set in closely planted groups in beds, borders or in the 
lawn. They are easy to grow in pots for indoors. Full sun is best 
and set the bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep. New bulbs form on top of 
the old and therefore gradually force their way out of the soil. 
Replant every three or four years to the proper depth. If planted 
in the lawn delay mowing until the foliage has matured and turned 
brownish. 
DUTCH IRIS—Plant 4 to 6 inches deep in any sunny or partially 
shaded place. Set out as early as possible. Water well after the 
foliage appears. If left undisturbed they will form beautiful clumps. 
Dutch Iris are showy in beds by themselves but require lifting 
when dormant to make room for other flowers. In this case dust 
with sulphur and store until planting time in fall. 
LEUCOJUM—Hardy bulbs for early spring bloom. Plant in full sun 
or shade, setting the bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches 
apart. They prefer a light well-drained soil where they should be 
left undisturbed. 
MUSCARI—For full sun or very light shade. Plant 2 to 3 inches deep 
and about as far apart. Not particular to soil, they will do better 
with water during the growing season and a reasonable top-dress- 
ing of fertilizer annually. 
NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS—Bulbs should be planted 6 to 9 inches 
deep in a well prepared soil (see sketch above). Space them from 
6 to 10 inches apart. They may be left undisturbed until crowded, 
usually every three or four years. Dust with sulphur and replant 
only the larger sizes. After planting water thoroughly and mulch 
the beds with peat or leafmold and do not water again until growth 
appears above the ground. All Narcissi are grateful for q little 
shade and the double varieties require more moisture than the 
others. Plant in October or November to allow good root growth to 
develop before leaves and flowers. 
ORNITHOGALUM—Plant in a sunny position in good loamy soil; one 
with good drainage. Set bulbs 3 inches deep, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
RANUNCULUS—Give the same treatment as Anemones, except that 
in cold climates they are not hardy and must be planted in spring. 
Either soak the bulbs in water for 2 or 3 hours or soak the beds 
the day before planting, and withhold water until growth starts. 
Set the bulbs 1 to 2 inches deep and space from 6 to 12 inches 
apart according to their size. A sunny situation is necessary, as 
is also a light easily drained soil. Set the bulbs with the prongs 
downward. In wet climates the beds should be elevated to insure 
more perfect drainage and freedom from standing water. 
SCILLA—For any well drained, moderately rich garden soil. Set 3 
to 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart. This is one of the 
few bulbs doing well in either full shade or moderate sun. 
SPARAXIS—Bulbs for sunny places in well drained soil thoroughly 
prepared before planting. Culture as for Freesia. Set them 2 to 3 
inches deep and from 3 to 6 inches apart. It is best to lift them 
after they have gone dormant and store until planting time in 
September. 
TRITONIA—Culture same as Freesia or Sparaxis. Plant 2 inches deep 
FREESIAS—For full sun or partial shade. Plant in a light, well and 3 to 4 inches apart. 
drained, preferably sandy soil, thoroughly spaded and pulverized. 
The bulbs should be set point upwards and covered with 2 to 3 
inches of soil. Space them 3 
to 6 inches apart. They are 
excellent for growing in pots. 
TULIP—Plant in sunny beds of carefully prepared soil. Shade from 
noonday heat will keep the 
color better in the flowers. Set 
bulbs 6 inches deep (9 in. in 
warm climates) spacing 4 to 8 
inches apart. Lift, dry, dust 
with sulphur after they have 
gone dormant and store ‘until 
planting time in October. 
IXIA—Full sun or partial shade. 
The bulbs are small, so plant 
1 inch deep and space close 
together (2 to 4 inches). Lift, 
dry and store after they have 
gone dormant. Fine for grow- 
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WATSONIA—Plant in full sun 
or light partial shade. Set the 
bulbs 6 inches deep and 
about a foot apart. Leave un- 
disturbed for 3 or 4 years, 
when they should be lifted 
and divided. Cut the leaves 
off in late summer after they 
have turned brown. 
LEUCOCORYNE — Should be 
grown the same as Freesias, 
full sun and a well-drained 
soil. Plant 2 inches deep and 
about 6 inches apart. Dig and 
store when dormant. 
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