Re: Bulb planting

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From: Larry London
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 05:38

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In article <17762@borg.cs.unc.edu> barman@hatteras.cs.unc.edu (Dilip Barman) writes:
>I am thinking of planting Holland bulbs so that spring brings pretty
>colors to my house.  I've never done this before.  Is this the right
>time to plant?  Where can I get reasonably priced bulbs and any other
>supplies (top soil?) I might need in the triangle?  Any hints about
>how to plant and how to choose bulbs?  Are there flowers I can plant now
>that will survive part of the winter?  Thanks!

Topsoil, manure, compost, etc:

Terry McPherson (see ad in Village Advocate)
J.V. Brockwell - Carrboro (Calvander) - see phonebook
Camp Oldham (Poultry Villa), Bynum, 5423916

See the rec.gardens FAQ's on bulb sources and planting tips
available via FTP or e-mail from SUNSITE.UNC.EDU.
I'll send you site info and filelist in an e-mail reply.

Call the N.C. Botanical Garden for further info.

Lawrence

london@sunsite.unc.edu

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