

Ekitkitiou Aya ° ths 
10 Bulbs $2.00; 100 for $19.00 
Illustrated on opposite page. From bottom of picture up, the varieties are: 
L’INNOCENCE. Large, glistening white spikes. Very fine. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Soft golden yellow. 
PRINCESS MARGARET. Large, perfectly formed, delicate soft pink flower. 
MYOSOTIS. A beautiful soft blue. Well-shaped, long truss. 
GRAND MAITRE. Deep porcelain-blue. Large, well-formed spike. 
GERTRUDE. A very lovely rose-pink. Well-shaped, compact bloom. 
BISMARCK. Large, well-spaced flower of bright sky-blue. 
JAN BOS. The best red Hyacinth, with lighter-centered bells. 
PINK PEARL. (Not illustrated.) A fine deep rose-pink variety. 

BULB CULTURE 
TULIPS, HYACINTHS AND DAFFODILS 
Upon arrival of the bulbs, open bags and keep in a cool dry place until planting time. 
WHEN TO PLANT: The ideal time to plant bulbs in this latitude is the latter part of 
October or early November. 
FERTILIZER: We prefer decomposed cow manure spaded into the soil at a depth of 8 to 
12 inches prior to planting. If commercial fertilizer is used, apply sparingly and work in 
thoroughly, leaving no lumps. An ideal practice is to apply fertilizer throughout the spring 
and summer. This will be of immense benefit to annual or perennral plants and will enrich 
the soil without danger of burning. 
LOCATION: Most bulbs like a fairly sunny location but will grow satisfactorily in partial 
shade. Do not plant Tulips in the same bed year after year. 
DEPTH: Plant Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils 6 inches deep; most smaller bulbs about 3 
inches. Use a trowel (not a pointed stick), plant right side up, and firm the soil well. 
MULCHING: In our latitude we believe a mulch is advisable. Apply in late November 
or December or after a 2-inch frost. Remove early in the spring. Hay, straw or evergreen 
boughs make an excellent mulch. 
SPRING CARE: In the absence of liberal rainfall, water bulbs thoroughly. Do not 
sprinkle from overhead. After blooming, remove the seed pod and allow the foliage to die 
down naturally. When the foliage has turned brown, it should be removed. In cutting 
flowers for the home, leave as much foliage on the plant as possible. 
DIGGING: Tulips can be left in the ground for two years; longer than that will diminish 
the size of blooms. Daffodils should be dug when they start to cluster, which is usually in 
three or four years. Most smaller bulbs can be left undisturbed. Bulbs can be dug the latter 
part of June or July, after the foliage has turned brown. Store in a cool, airy, dry place for 
the summer; then clean and plant again in the fall. 
For Hyacinths to bloom for Christmas, order our Potful of Sunshine. 

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