Flowering bulbs have deservedly won for themselves an honored place in your garden, because as they grow, they require little attention. The wide range of bulbs, corms and tubers which can be obtained from your local nursery will provide your garden with color for many years with a minimum of care. Preparation for planting: Plant spring flowering bulbs from late October through November. The planting site should be carefully prepared. Spade the ground to a depth of about 10 inches, mix well-rooted compost or peat moss into the soil at a rate of about one gallon bucket per half square yard and add bone meal at the rate of eight ounces per 10 square feet. Let it settle for about one week. Location.....

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