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This is another in a series on home horticulture by Wesley P. Judkins, Virginia Tech Extension horticulturist.
WOULD YOU like to plant some flowers that are practically guaranteed to bloom? There are many which are very dependable, but spring-flowering bulbs probably lead the list. You can plant them this fall and be sure to have fine blooms next spring.
Before we discuss some of the interesting new daffodils and tulips, let’s consider the planting operation. All spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in well-drained soil. They need a good moisture supply during the growing season, but they will rot if the ground stays wet for long periods.
Are you all confused about the depth of planting? You need not be. Remember this one rule. In good, loamy, well-drained soil, plant your bulbs with the base at a depth below the surface equal to three times the largest diameter of the bulb. This is the lateral diameter we are concerned with, not the height of the bulb. In lighter sandy soils, plant your bulbs a little deeper, in heavier soils not so deep.
PLANT YOUR fall bulbs as soon as they are secured from your garden center or dealer. If necessary, however, they may be stored for several weeks in a dry place. Be sure they are not in a damp basement where they may rot.
Plant as early as possible in the fall to allow the bulbs to develop a good
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