Re: HYACINTHS

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• To: g*@hort.net
• Subject: Re: [CHAT] HYACINTHS
• From: "pdickson" p*@sbcglobal.net
• Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 22:21:02 -0600
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I looked at some today but didn't know if they were a good buy or not...
what should I expect to pay for them?
Patricia
zone 6b
western Oklahoma
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] HYACINTHS


> Chris,
> I just buy the same hyacinths I'd put in the ground - that's why I
> refrigerate. One more note about forcing without soil for those who have
not
> done it before.  Hyacinths are top heavy when in bloom so if  they aren't
> well balanced they can tip over (the bulb & flower, not the glass).  So it
> is helpful to turn the glass occasionally if you are depending on a light
> source that is from one side.  There are at least 3 sizes of bulbs
generally
> offered for sale, I usually stick with the medium size.
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris" <chris@widom-assoc.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 2:13 PM
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] HYACINTHS
>
>
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I buy the bulbs sold for forcing. No dark or cold period are needed.
> > Just provide water in a bulb vase, a flower pot (without a drain) or
> > decorative container filled halfway with pebbles.  Sit the bulbs on the
> > pebbles and pour some more around the bulbs if they need support. Then,
> > fill with water up to where the bulb touches the pebbles.
> >
> > Christine Petersen   Northport, Long Island, New York    Region 4
> > Zone 7
> >
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