. Single Eahly Tulips, (^ee page 8.) PLANT IN OPEN GROUND.—As a general rule, the bulbs should be planted in October and November, so that the roots may make a good growth before the cold weather sets in, but they can be set out even later if the bulbs remain sound and the ground is not frozen. They require a moder- ately rich soil that has been well manured for previous crops, or else apply well rotted cow manure or bone-dust; fresh manure is injurious to bulbs. The soil should be well drained, and no good re- sults can be obtained without free drain- age. A small quantity of sand or fine coa
. Single Eahly Tulips, (^ee page 8.) PLANT IN OPEN GROUND.—As a general rule, the bulbs should be planted in October and November, so that the roots may make a good growth before the cold weather sets in, but they can be set out even later if the bulbs remain sound and the ground is not frozen. They require a moder- ately rich soil that has been well manured for previous crops, or else apply well rotted cow manure or bone-dust; fresh manure is injurious to bulbs. The soil should be well drained, and no good re- sults 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 planting, the bulbs should be placed from an inch to four inches below the surface, according to the size of the bulb. When the ground freezes hard the bed should be covered with three or four inches of coarse litter, which should be removed in early spring. Too early and heavy covering starts the tops prematurely, which are frequently injured in March by freezing and thawing. After flowering, if the beds are wanted for late spring plantings, take up the bulbs, tops and roots, and "heel in" by covering entire until the bulb matures. After which they should be spread out in an airy room to dry, and kept in a cool, dark place until time for replanting. FOR BLOOMING IN POTS.—Bulbs intended for blooming during the winter can be planted from September until November—the earlier the better—in pots, pans' or boxes, and be left in the open air, covered with a few inches of ashes or soil, until the earth begins to freeze, and then be placed in a cool greenhouse, cellar or room, at a temperature of 50°. They will need, occasionally, mod- erate watering after they are brought inside. Or the pots, pans or boxes may be placed at once after potting in a cool, dark cellar, watering well and covering the same as above. The whole success of pot culture depends upon getting the roots well establ
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