. Dreer's 1908 autumn catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. A Bed of Cottage Maid Tulips (Baltimore, Md.). A FEW CULTURAL HINTS. Note.— The foUowins; cultural hints apply especially to the latitude of Philadelphia. South of us it is quite possible to plant out bulbs as late as Christmas, while at points north of Philadelphia they should plint as early as possible after the first killing frost. WHEN TO PLANT.—To the beginner we would emphasize the
. Dreer's 1908 autumn catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. A Bed of Cottage Maid Tulips (Baltimore, Md.). A FEW CULTURAL HINTS. Note.— The foUowins; cultural hints apply especially to the latitude of Philadelphia. South of us it is quite possible to plant out bulbs as late as Christmas, while at points north of Philadelphia they should plint as early as possible after the first killing frost. WHEN TO PLANT.—To the beginner we would emphasize the fact that Autumn and not Springtime is the time to plant all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs. The larger part of the bulbs offered in this Catalogue are ready to ship by the second week in September, and the sooner they are planted after that the greater will be the measure of success, more par- ticularly those for Indoor culture; therefore, ORDER EARLY. A few sorts, which are noted in the catalogue, do not mature until October and November, and can be sent at once on their arrival. OUTDOOR CULTURE.—As a general rule, the bulbs should be planted in October and November, so that the roots may make a good growth before cold weather sets in, but they can be set out even later if the ground is not frozen. They require a moderately rich soil that has been well manured for previous crops, or else apply well-rotted cow or sheep manure or bone- meal ; fresh manure is injurious to bulbs. The soil should be well drained, and no good results can be obtained without free drain- age. A small quantity of sand or fine coal-ashes at the base of each bulb when planted in stiff soil will be beneficial. In plant- ing the bulbs should be placed from an inch to four inches below the surface, according to the size of the bulb. A good rule to go by is to cover the bulbs with soil one and a half times their own depth. When the ground freezes hard the bed should be covered with three or four inch
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