In beds or borders. Hyacinths should be planted 4 inches 
deep from the crown of the bulb to the surface of the soil or less, 
according to size, and about 6 inches apart or more, according 
to the number of bulbs available for a given space. The soil 
should be made moderately firm. After planting, the beds must 
be mulched with litter as a protection against severe weather. 
All varieties listed are suitable for both forcing and outdoor 
planting. For outdoor beds or borders, first-size bulbs produce 
flowers less top-heavy than those from exhibition bulbs. 
Culture in pots. The pots for all bulbs should be well 
drained, the soil made moderately firm, and a little sharp sand 
dusted under the base of each bulb; then add more soil until 
one-third of the bulb appears above the surface. 
After potting the bulbs, the pans may be plunged into a 
coldframe or in a sheltered spot in the garden. They should be 
covered with several inches of soil, and before severe frost sets 
in, they should be mulched heavily with leaves or straw. They 
may be lifted after January 1, provided the bud is already out 
of the bulb. Bulbs not sufficiently advanced should be left until 
developed. 
Keep the pans in a dark cool spot until the buds extend 
sufficiently above the bulb. After the flowers are plainly visible, 
they should be kept in a slightly cooler temperature to promote 
sturdy growth of the plants. The flowers should not be exposed 
to strong sunlight at any time, for they are apt to fade. For 
indoor culture plant exhibition size bulbs of named varieties only. 
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