The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-02

well as the best method of getting them to become spring residents of grassy corners, are described in the following directions issued by the bulb specialists of the United States Do- partment of Agriculture:
 These bulbs should be planted in light, rich soil that has been dug to 8. depth of at least ten inches. The tulip bulbs should be set inches apart and 4 inches deep and the naF- cissus bulbs about 10 inches apart and 5 inches deep.
 If they are to be grown in pots or window boxes, light, rich soil should be used. Place 1 to 2 inches of ciEl- sders or broken pots in the bottoms of the pots of boxes to insure good drainage. After planting. place the pots or boxes out of doors and cover them with about 4 inches of ashes or sand; or they maq be placed in A dark cool room or cellar for a few weeks until the bulbs have formed R quantity of roots. They may then be brought into the light and heat for Towering. Keep the soil we'll moist ened from time of planting. but avoid overmoistening, for if kept too w.ss the bulbs will decay.
 CULTIVATION
 If planted in beds, the surface Of the soil should De Toosened after each
  weeds. In the late fall or early win ter it is we'll to cover the beds with a light mulch of straw or leaves to prevent injury to the young roots the alternate freezing and thaWinE Of the soil. This mulch should be grad ually removed in spring, as soon aa growth appears above ground. The bulbs are quite hardy and are not in jured by severe cold if the soil is well drained.
 LIFTING AND DIVIDING
 Tulip and narcissus plants are per- ennial, and if given proper care and grown under suitable soil and climatic conditions will increase and multiply from year to year. The bulbs may re- main in the ground two or three years or until the clumps begin to crowd. After blossoming in the spring, from six to eight weeks should eiapse to allow the foliage to die partially down, when the bulbs may be lifted 1 with a spade of fork. Shake the soil from the roots and store the bulbs in a cool shady place where they will ripen and cure. When the old leaves and rots are thoroughly dry they may be easily rubbed@o off and the clusters of bulbs divided. The bulbs may then be planted in the same manner as the bulbs. In this way the stock may be increased in a. few years. NATURALIZING THE NARCISsUs
 The narcissus often becomes natur- a1ized when planted in the sod or par tial shade, where it will continue to grow, blossom, and multiply for many years without further attention. Sim ply make a small hole in the soil or 6 inches deep, insert the bulb pointed end up, press the soil over the top, and nature vii do the rest. For avoid planting in rows or rigid geometricaI figures. A good plan is to scatter the bulbs like seed and plant where they fall This meth od of planting is extensively followed in the home grounds and parks os England and other countries in Eur ope. In portions of North Carolina, on large estates along the James Taiv- CT in Virginia, and in old gardens in New England, narcissuses that were planted over half a century ago are still growing vigorously and every spring produce beautiful displays of blossoms.