CORRECT DEPTH TO PLANT BULBS
Roughly speaking bulbs, tubers and conns should be planted twice their own depth. A few examples are given below:—• Cannas, to 24 inches apart and 4 inches deep. Dahlias, to 36 inches apart and about 5 inches deep. Gladioli, from 6 inches apart and 4 inches deep. Lilies, in clumps 4 incites apart and 6—B inches deep. Hyacinths, close planting for long stems and 4 inches deep. Crocus, plant 3 to 4 inches apart and 2 inches deep. Tulips, plant 6 inches apart and 4 inches deep. Daffodils, about 6 inches apart and 4 inches deep. Shallower planting on a very heavy soil, and covering and surrounding the bulb with sharp sand is advised.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 928, 22 March 1930, Page 28
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