HYACINTHS 
Plant hyacinths as soon as possible after receipt, preferably in a light sandy soil, 
about 4-5 inches deep from top of bulb, and 5-7 inches apart. In heavy clay, we 
recommend loosening soil with sand or sandy mixtures. Hyacinths require a slightly 
heavier protection during the winter, otherwise their culture is like tulips. Drainage, 
as with tulips is most necessary. 
MINIATURE BULBS 
Bulbs such as Chionodoxa, Scilla, Muscari, Crocus, ete., should be planted 3-4 inches 
deep, and may be left undisturbed indefinitely. For this reason they can be planted 
in. most any spot in your garden, such as rock gardens, borders, between shrubbery, 
wooded sections, etc. They require little or no attention. 
In many cases Crocuses are planted in lawns. If such is the case, we recommend 
for best results, not to cut lawn until about 3 or 4 weeks after they are through 
blooming. 
NARCISSI OR DAFFODILS 
Narcissi do well in almost any soil but prefer a deep loam. Do not use any manure 
or strong fertilizers. They will grow equally well in full sun or in the shade, and 
should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep and about 6 inches apart. They can be left un- 
disturbed for 3 to 4 years. If you wish to transplant them, do not store, but divide and 
replant at once while they are still moist. If you must store them, keep in a cool, 
airy place, as hot, dry temperatures cause a disease called “basal rot” which destroys 
them very quickly. 
THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO 
Do not grow Tulip bulbs year after year in the same place. Sooner 
or later they may be attacked by a fungus called “fire blight,” which 
attacks both foliage and flowers. Either change the soil or the location; 
in other words, follow the principle of crop rotation. 
Do not let seed pods remain on the stems after flowers have faded — 
it weakens the bulbs. 
