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Show For Spring Beauty, Plant Bulbs Now K iv- "V- "The flowers that bloom in the Spring, tra la . . ." can bloom right in your own garden, but they must be planted in the Fall. . So stop envying your neighbor's lawn, and turn to bulb flowers. They f re gay, sturdy, and easy to grow. With them you can have two to three months of continuous bloom. Hyacinths are the very breath of Spring. Their rich fragrance and vivid colors will enhance any gar-Jen gar-Jen during their blooming season, which starts in mid-April. Hyacinths Hya-cinths are very impressive in massed plantings; also look well close to the house, terrace or porch, in groups of three to five beds or in solid beds and borders. Daffodils Are Flower "Bargains" Daffodils give you lots for your money, because once planted they can last for many seasons. Like hyacinths, they need early planting, plant-ing, to come into bloom as the crocus cro-cus finish, and then stay until early May. Daffodils look good almost anywhere. Tulips are America's favorite Spring flower, and with good reason. rea-son. They come in every color of the rainbow and in hundreds of varieties to suit any taste. In most regions, plant tulip bulbs in October Octo-ber or early November. They look best in groups of six, twelve or more or in large blocks of a single color. Planting Bulbs is Simple Matter For best results, follow the sim- Dutch Bulbs Are Easy to Grow pie rules offered by the Holland bulb experts: 1. Plant minor bulbs, such as snowdrops, crocus, etc. three inches' deep and three inche apart. Plant tulips, daffodils, etc. at least six inches deep and six inches apart. 2. Insert bulbs in their respective beds with pointed ends up. 3. Press the base of each bulk firmly against the bottom of the hole in which it rests. 4. Press the soil back over each . bulb until all are covered. 5. Sit back, relax, and wait for Spring to arrive, and with it your own private flower show, |