How to Plant Fall Bulbs 
For Spring Flowers 
Spring blooming bulbs such as tulips, narcissi and 
hyacinths must be planted in fall — narcissi and the 
small bulbs like crocus — in early fall (September): 
tulips and lilies as late as the ground is workable. Fall 
planted bulbs should be planted in specially prepared 
beds which possess good natural drainage. The most sat- 
isfactory soil for growing bulbs is a fibrous loam well 
supplied with sharp sand. See planting chart below. 
ANENOME CROCUS TULIP LLY 
BULBOUS IRIS SNOWDROP HYACINTH 
CHIONODOXA GRAPE HYACINTH NARCISSUS 
PLANTING 
DEPTH 
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3 INCHES 
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4 APART 3 APART 
5 INCHES 
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6 INCHES 
INCHES. 
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8 INCHES 
oo INCHES APART 
Tulips may be planted deeper than indicated (to 1’) 
if soil is not too heavy and their location is permanent. 
Deep planting prolongs the effectiveness of the tulip bulb. 
How to Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs and Tubers 
Most summer flowering bulbs are warm weather plants. 
Don’t plant too soon. Cannas, Tuberous Begonias and 
Dahlias may be started in flats indoors and set out after 
danger -of frost. Tritomas should be planted in early 
spring. Gladioli can be planted at 10 day intervals for 
& succession of bloorn allowing 70 to 90 days for maturity. 
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* DEPTH 
1 INCH 
2 INCHES omar 
3 INCHES 
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INCHES 
How to Plant Lilies 
The most desirable soil for lilies is a loose sandy loam 
which should be enriched by top dressing of manure and 
should be well drained. Plant lilies in groups about 4 
to 6 inches deep for base rooting types, 5 to 8 inches for 
stem rooting. Tip bulbs on sides slightly and surround 
with a few handfuls of sand to assure sharp drainage 
around each bulb. They may be left in the ground from 
year to year. 
For beauty and enjoyment, plant more bulbs. 
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