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Title: Bulbs and seeds for fall 1937
Identifier: bulbsseedsforfal1937ferr (find matches)
Year: 1937 (1930s)
Authors: Ferry-Morse Seed Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seed industry and trade Michigan Detroit
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : Ferry-Morse Seed Company
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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H y a c â I n t h s Why not grow several pots of top-size hyacinths to furnish color in the house this winter? Plant some of the smaller bulbs ^ too, outdoors in front of low-growing evergreens or shrubs. Delicious fragrance and fine coloring make Hyacinths delightful both as winter pot plants and as early outdoor flowers in spring. They are among the easiest bulb flowers to grow in the house, and when properly planted and cared for outdoors they are as hardy as Tulips and Daffodils. House Culture Plant from September to December in well-drained pots of light, rich, sandy soil. Place each bulb so that the top is just below the surface. Have the soil fine and loose so that the bulbs will not push out when the roots begin to grow. Water thoroughly, and set the pots in a cool dark place for several weeks until a strong root growi;h has formed. Water occasionally if the soil dries out. Bring the pots into the light gradually after top growth begins, keep at a temperature of 60 to 70 degrees, and water often. Hyacinths can also be gro^vm successfully in glasses. Large size bulbs are best for house culture. Garden Culture Plant bulbs any time from October until the ground freezes. In light soil, set bulbs four or five inches deep; in heavy soil, not more than two or three inches. An inch or two of sand beneath each bulb will take care of excess moisture. Always cover hyacinth beds with straw or leaves before freezing weather. In severe climates mulching to a depth of three or four inches is necessary. Single and dozen prices include postage. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates. 6

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