Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1915
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1915dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1915 (1910s)
Authors: D. M. Ferry & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : D. M. Ferry & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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D. M. FERRY Sc CO., DETROIT, MICH. HYACINTHS Ready for delivery in September The Hyacinth is so well and so favorably known that it is unnecessary to give any detailed descrip- tion of its broad upright spike or truss usually thickly set with bell shaped flowers of beautiful wax-like texture. It succeeds well in the house and garden, adorning both wnth the varied colors and delicious fragrance of its showy flowers. Its culture is v^ery simple and if attention is paid to the following directions, failure is almost impossible. Pot Culture in the House—Plant flom September to December in rich, sandy loam, in four-inch or five-inch pots: or if preferred plant m flats or in six-inch to eight-inch pans. Plant the bnlb so that its top will be just below the surface. Do not pack the soil in the pots, as the bulbs will be much less likely to push out when the root growth commences if the soil is loose. A splendid mass effect may be had by planting a considerable number of bulbs in a flat or windowbox; all tiie bulbs should be of the same variety to insiu-e bloom- ing together. "Water thoroughly and set the pots or boxes away in a cool, dark place for several weeks. If cold coffee is \ised occa- sionally instead of water, it will often increase in inteiisity the coloring of the flowers. Keep- ing in the dark will allow the roots to grow and become firmly fixed in the soil, when the plants can be "brought into the light and will at once commence the top growth. By bringing the pots into the light at differ- ent times, something of a succession of bloom may be hatl. During their growth they should be kept near the light and at a teniperatnre of 50 to 70 degrees and watered frequently. Where good garden soil is not readily pro- curable, bulbs can be very satisfactorily grown in spliagnum ipeat) moss. A small (piantKy of some good fertilizer may be used. Outdoor Culture in Beds or Borders—The bulbs may be planted almost any time from October until the ground is frozen solid, but it is advis- able to purchase early, before our stocks are depleted. They succeed in any good, well drained garden soil which should be well spaded, and will be better if some well rotted manure is mixed through it. Set the bulbs so that the tops will be between three and four inches below the surface and six to ten inches apart. Pack a little sand under and about them if it is convenient, being careful that none of the manure comes in direct contact with the bulbs. Before very severe weather comes on it is advisable to cover the beds with straw, leaves or maniu-e, to protect them from severe cold during winter but care should be taken that this covering is not too thick and dense, as the bulbs are as likely to be in.jiu-ed by being kept too warm as by freezing. The covering should be removed as early in the spring as severe freezing is over and growth commences. If the bulbs are taken up after they become well ripened and are stored in a cool dry place they will bloom the next season, but the diffi- culty of keeping them at the right tempera- ture" and moisture is so great in our climate that we cannot recommend the attempt. If they are left in the ground they will ordinarily produce some inferior flowers the next j'ear. In most cases it will be more satisfactory to secure a fresh stock of large, finely grown bulbs each season. Glass Cultvire—To grow in glasses, select dark colored glass, fill with water until the base of each bulb rests on the water and set away in the dark as directed for pot culture. Fill up the glass with water as fast as it evapo- rates. If the water becomes impure it should be changed and the roots well cleansed before putting in again. A small piece of charcoal put in the glass will keep the water pure much longer. After roots have attained a good growth the glass can be brought into the light and placed in a cool room near a window. Give the plants plenty of light and as much fresh air as possible without a direct draught. Keep the glasses sufficiently full of water. Do not keep them in a close, warm room, nor about a fireplace. If removed out of the direct rays of the sun when in bloom the flowers will last longer.
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