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Bulb Sale 2007
Welcome this Fall with the promise of new Spring buds!
October 6th & 7th, 2007
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Plymouth County Conservation District is excited to announce the 2007 Bulb Sale. This year’s condensed bulb sale will be held:
4th Annual Harvest Celebration
A.D. Makepeace Co.
158 Tihonet Road
Wareham, Massachusetts 02571
(hosted by the A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association)
Gardeners love to stretch the daffodils season. This year we are offering stunning daffodils that will bloom through spring. Ideal for borders, rock gardens and naturalizing in the landscape.
Ice Follies
White with perianth, cream cup
Height 18"
Blooms - April-May
Improved King Alfred
Deep Yellow
Height 18",
Blooms, February - May
Meet members of the Plymouth County Conservation District, shop the bulb sale and enjoy the many festivities of the Cranberry Festival.
Admission to the festival is free. Parking is available at Tihonet Village for a $4.00 donation to benefit local non-profit organizations. Please contact Cara at 508-295-5495 x 144 with any questions.
Bulb supply is limited so shop early!
BASIC BULB PLANTING INFORMATION
WHEN TO PLANT
Bulbs offered in this brochure must be planted in the fall to develop a good root system and to have winter satisfy the cold requirement of the bulbs. It is best to wait until soil temperatures are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit before planting.
STORING BEFORE PLANTING
Bulbs should arrive at the proper time for planting, but if they need to be stored for awhile be sure they are stored in a dry, well-ventilated, cool place and out of direct sunlight. Ideal storage temperatures ore 60-65 degrees F. Avoid temperatures over 70 degrees and never store near apples or other fruit.
PLANTING
Be sure to plant in well drained soil. the pH should be 6.0 to 7.0 ideally. Most bulbs do best in areas that do not receive direct sunlight during midday. For perennialization, it is best to avoid planting near heated basements. While your bulbs will probably do fine by just planting to the proper depth with a bulb planter and adding fertilizer as directed, for best results, it is best to prepare a special bed.
Remove all soil to a depth of 8". Break up an additional 4"deep to allow for drainage. If soil is heavy, mix in equal parts coarse sand, bark and loam. If soil is low in organic matter, add peat, bark or compost. Fertilize using manufacturers instructions. Place the bulbs in the bed and space as indicated in planting directions. If interplanting with other bulbs, this is a very good method. Bulbs may be layered at different planting depths for very nice effects and long lasting color in a particular area. Cover the bulbs using half the soil, water thoroughly, cover with the rest and water again. If Autumn is dry, water as needed.
Bulbs are mostly disease and insect free, however, deer are fond of tulips and if you have a deer problem, you might want to put tulips in a place less accessible to deer. The best bulbs for naturalizing are narcissus, daffodils and crocus, plus some of the smaller early varieties like squill, snowdrops and Glory of the Snow. These should multiply and give you years of enjoyment. Tulips and hyacinths may have to be replanted after several years. Enjoy!
EMAIL cara.eleniefsky@ma.usda.gov
