HINTS THAT BRING SUCCESS
" :7 Early planting is always advisable as the bulbs start to root earlier and ample supplies o.f water are necessary for the developmentK of leaves and tiowqrs and this can only be supplied through the root system. In most cases the flower of a bulb is already formed before tlie bulb starts in growth. This may be seen in miniature size if the bulb js cut open at the proper place. Leaves should never be cut off bnlbs because they are necessary to the formation of new bulbs and flowering for following year.' Green leaves, under tlie influence of light, produce food fqr the bulb.. "YVhat is a bulb?" is often asked. There are several types of bulbs as understood by the average gardener. There are several bulb types of species like the daffodil or hyacinth consisting of thick leaves attached to a core. Other bulbs such as crocus are properly called cormes and are underground stems pui'e and siniple. Manure should never be allowed to come in contact with bulbs, because in the process of decay fei'mentation takes place which may affect the bulbs and cause them to decay.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 18, 5 February 1937, Page 11
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