How to Plant Your Bulbs 
Directly in the Ground 
First determine from the chart on page four the 
proper spacing and depth to plant each variety. 
1) Before planting lay the bulbs on top of the 
ground. It is easier to do this than wonder where 
you planted the last one. 
2) Using a hand trowel, prepare a hole to the 
proper depth and place the bulb right side up. 
3) Push bulb firmly into the soil — remove 
trowel and cover. 
The planting of anemones and ranunculus re- 
quires special attention as it is more difficult to 

determine the top side of the bulb. 
SOAK BURLAP BAG In anemones, look for the remnants of the old 
PLACE BULBS AS SHOWN 
IN DRAWING 
flower stalk. This usually appears as a circular, 
fuzzy spot. It has no relation to the shape of the 
bulb. This spot should be planted face up. 
Ranunculus should be planted prongs down. 
These two varieties seem to do best when the 
bulbs are soaked for twelve hours between folds 
of wet burlap. 

When planting Lily-of-the-Val- 
ley, it is most important that the 
roots be carefully spread out over 
a mound in the hole and covered 

over, exposing only the pip above 
ground. 
