Fall Planted Bulbs 
Fall Planted Bulbs such as tulips, common narcissus, 
daffodils, hyacinths, should be planted in specially pre- 
pared beds which possess good natural drainage. The 
most satisfactory soil for growing bulbs is a fibrous loam 
well supplied with sharp sand. See planting chart below. 
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ANENONE CROCUS TULIP : Lily 
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How to Plant Perennials 
The soil should be well worked and free of big lumps 
and air pockets. The average planting distance for peren- 
nials is 1 foot apart. Vigorous growers like peonies and 
mallows require as much as 3 feet apart. No. 1 plants 
(see below), such as iris, should be planted with the main 
root just below the surface of the ground. No. 2 plants, 
such as peonies, should be planted with the tips of the 
buds at or just below the surface of the ground. No. 3 
plants, in which the leaves spring from a crown, should 
be planted with this crown on the level of the dirt line. 
No. 4 plants, such as hollyhocks, should be planted with 
the root straight down and the bud just below the sur- 
face of the dirt. Spread roots out naturally. Bring the 
soil in contact with all roots and press firmly. If the 
plants are watered, water the roots and not the tops. 
To prevent injury by severe winters, apply a mulch of 
hay, straw or leaves after the ground is frozen. 

