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NARCISSUS FAMILY 
(Includes daffodils 
and jonquils) 
Plan ting Instructions 
TULIPS 
Any ordinary garden soil is suitable for Tulips, provided it is in good condition and well drained. 
If the soil is heavy, mix sand with it or plant the bulbs in a layer of sand. If the soil needs enriching, 
use WELL-ROTTED or dehydrated cattle manure or any good garden fertilizer, being careful to 
follow instructions on the fertilizer container. Work the fertilizer through the soil, or spread it over the 
top, allowing it to soak in during the winter months. 
Plant from October 1 until the ground is frozen and no longer workable. We will ship your bulbs 
in plenty of time for planting. In southern United States the planting time extends into December and 
January. We suggest that you refrigerate the bulbs in areas where freezing temperatures are not ex- 
perienced. 
Four to eight weeks before planting, place the bulbs in your refrigerator. This allows the 
bulb to form a good root system soon after planting, which is essential to produce a sturdy plant. 
When the ground is frozen solid— not before—cover with a thin layer of straw or hay. In the spring 
keep the soil loose and clean. After blooming, remove the seed pods. Allow the foliage and stem to 
turn brown before you lift the bulbs. Dry the bulbs indoors. When dry, store in a cool, dry place, mak- 
ing sure that no sand remains. Prevent molding by storing them in thin layers in open crates, or onion 
and orange sacks. Remove roots and loose hulls before planting again in the fall. 
Botanical Tulips may be left in the ground for years if they appear to have found conditions to 
their liking. 
HYACINTHS 
Plant Hyacinths as soon as possible after re- 
ceiving the bulbs, preferably in a light sandy soil, 
about 4 to 5 inches deep from top of bulb, and 
5 to 7 inches apart. In heavy clay, we recom- 
mend 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, etc., should be planted 2 to 4 inches deep, 
and may be left undisturbed indefinitely. For 
this reason they can be planted almost anywhere, 
such as in rock gardens, borders, between shrub- 
bery, in wooded sections, etc. They require little 
or no attention. 
In many cases Crocuses are planted in lawns. 
For best results, the lawn should not be cut until 
about three or four weeks after the flowers have 
faded. 
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN 
NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS 
Narcissus 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 shade and should be planted 5 to 6 inches 
deep and about 6 inches apart. They can be left 
undisturbed for three to four 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. Hot, 
dry temperatures cause a disease called basal rot, 
which destroys them very quickly. 
A WORD OF CAUTION 
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. Change either 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; these weaken the bulbs. 
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