HAND BOOK FOR THE GARDEN 33 
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As soon as the plants are received from the nursery dip each one 
in a pail of liquid mud. Then plant 9 inches apart in deeply trenched, 
well enriched soil, being careful to spread out the roots and firm the 
earth so it will take a hard pull to uproot them. Lastly, use compost 
or other mulch around the crown to preserve soil moisture. Liberal 
watering every evening during the blooming period improves the 
blossoms. These should be removed as soon as they wilt to prolong 
the flowering season. 
For winter protection, as soon as the ground freezes hard, lay on 
crowns an evergreen branch with several inches of leaves or straw 
loosely piled on top. About the middle of March remove one-half this 
litter and loosen up the rest—removing it gradually as the sun be- 
comes warmer. Water or ice remaining on the plant crowns for any 
length of time is sure to destroy them. 
Spring Flowering Bulbs 
OUT-DOOR PLANTING 
The early spring flowering bulbs such ag Hyacinths, Tulips, Nar- 
cissus, Crocus, etc., mut be planted in the Fall. Out-door planting 
ae be effected at any time from the first of October until the ground 
s frozen. 
Any good, well-drained soil will grow bulbs, but should be well 
spaded and pulverized. If the soil be heavy clay, mix thoroughly with 
sand and well rotted cow yard manure; fresh manure is injurious. 
Raise the center of the beds so that water will run off quickly, as 
the bulbs are liable to rot if water stands. 
Before extremely severe weather comes On cover the beds with 
about four inches of leaves; if coarse manure or straw is used cover 
six inches. In the Spring remove half the covering and the balance as 
soon as the plants begin pushing through the soil. 
DEPTH AND DISTANCE OF PLANTING 
The accompanying diagram shows the depth and distance apart 
bulbs should be planted and will enable the purchaser to correctly 
estimate the number of bulbs required for any given area. Spring 
flowering bulbs usually show to best advantage when planted in 
masses. 
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