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SOAK POTS IN WATER 
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When Bulbs must be moved 
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Growing Bulls in Pots 
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 1 to 2 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 2 or 3 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 grad- 
ually force their way out of the soil. Replant every 3 or 4 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 plant- 
ing time in fall. 
FREESIAS 
For full sun or partial shade. Plant in a light, well-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. 
IXIA 
Full sun or partial shade. The bulbs are small, so plant 1 inch deep 
space close together (2 to 4 inches). Lift, dry and store after they 
have gone dormant. Fine 
for growing in pots like 
Freesias. 
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. 
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 un- 
disturbed, 
MUSCARI 
For full sun or very light shade. Plant 2 to 3 inches deep and about 
as far apart. Not particular as to soil, they will do better with water 
during the growing season and a reasonable top-dressing 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 3 or 4 years. Dust with 
sulphur and replant only the larger sizes. After planting water thor- 
oughly and mulch the beds with peat or leaf-mold and do not water 
again until growth appears above the ground. All Narcissi are grateful 
for a 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 plant- 
ing, 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 and 3 to 4 
inches apart. 
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 pla 
time in October. 
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LILY 
An ideal soil for Lilies and 
for all bulbs which remain 
in the garden over winter, 
is one which is sufficiently 
porous to permit fast 
drainage of winter water 
but rich enough in humus 
to retain moisture for the 
plants during the summer. 
The soil should be deep 
and well tilled as Lilies are 
planted deep and the roots 
feed deep. Heavy soils 
may be improved by lib- 


eral additions of sand and 
leaf-mold. Wherever pos- 
sible avoid the use of m 
nures in fertilizing Lilies. 
A mulch of leaf-mold from 
deciduous trees wil! retain 
moisture and provide just 
the right plant food Lilies 
CHART SHOWING DEPTH AT WHICH TO PLANT BULBS o° need. 
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