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c economist suntribune september 30 1987 c33 time to prepare your spring flowering bulbs invigorating cool days are an ideal time to take a creative adventure in artistry by planting those living sleeping beauties spring flowering bulbs just start with soil and an idea or two and then let mother nature take over why not involve chil dren in this growing experience with little work these econo mical and cheery heralds of sun- tocome can welcome guests along walkways sheath trees or add undulating drifts of color to barren earth when tucked in nooks rockeries beds borders or beneath groundcovers allow them to skirt shrubs or clothe areas next to house founda tions steps or between paving stones as a tonic for winter we ary eyes be sure to plant some in spots easily seen from indoors too whether formal or informal think waves of color and plant generously in welldrained areas away from drying winds small ones closely in clusters of 24 or more and the larger types in clumps of 12 generally bulbs facing south will flower earlier than those facing north best results are obtained when the same variety and color are in groups rather than like single file soldiers at attention select large fat and firm bulbs and avoid wrinkled or discolored ones keep those temporarily awaiting plant ing in a dark airy cool place away from children and pets be cause some bulbs are harmful if eaten color harmony lends a mood and combinations are important if mixing them is desired green n growing shuns oxdon oranges reds and yellows are ex citing and an en masse planting of yellow daffodils teamed with pur ple tulips is sure to add drama cool blues are enlivened by the contrast of white rosey pinks are enhanced with lavender white is refreshing against an evergreen background and will lighten the heaviness of reds and purples de licate pinks look pleasing with white and will soften blues as a reminder of the colors when matching plants later dab paint or nailpolish on the tops of popsicle sticks clothespegs etc or stick plastic colored toothpicks in the earth to match the bulb flowers memory doesnt always recall everything so marking the spot helps them remain undis turbed during cleanups a trowel handle marked at one- inch intervals comes in handy when gauging bulb depths and a plasticcovered cushion is gentle on the knees when planting tulips red ones are a declara tion of love and daffodils for chi valry and regard are ever popu lar but worthwhile snowdrops scillas or a handful of crocuses will introduce a carpet of color to awakening earth as well grape hyacinths with their bell like blue flowers that look like up sidedown clusters of grapes are not only dandy for edging around trees or in front of borders but are nice for cutting too eons ago linen was stiffened from the starch in their bulbs and they were called another names- tarch lilies it is important to remember that the more foliage a bulb has the more nourishment it can store dont cut their leaves off after blooming next year until theyve withered ripening is completed when the limp leaves come away with a mild pull for a headachefree appear ance camouflage their tempor ary unattractiveness by twirling the foliage into a circle or planting annuals or perennials closeby go ahead plant some bulbs and conjure up spring magic everything for the wellgroomed lawn dethatch mow and bag with john deere make complete lawn care a onceoverlhoroughly operation with this manicuring kit from john deere a john deere lawn tractor and optional frontmount thatcher and rear bagger size one of the five new john deere 100 series lawn tractors to your lawn from the 9hp 130 with 30in cut to the 17hp 180 and 185 each with 38- or 46in mower 5speed transaxle or hydrostatic drive all have john deere premium features fit it with a thatcher to lift harmful thatch from your grass and add the 6bushel rear bagger to clean everything up but dont stop there your john deere tractor can do a lot more team it with a front 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