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Re: Tulips


        Deborah the gardener,

        I have had some success with Hybrid Tulips recommended for warmer climes
(lily flower, Darwin Hybrids etc..) lasting for 3 years now when planted in 
areas with excellent drainage (prepared soil with lots of sand and compost) that
receive only moderate water in summer, and get partial (high) shade so as to 
remain cooler. 

        T. saxitilis seems capable of naturalizing in most areas of my yard. I 
am trying T. tarda also this year, no sure thing yet. I like these bulbs for 
fringe areas of the garden which are not well served by my sprinkler or drip 
systems.

        I have been happy with smaller quantities from Dutch Gardens, though 
they do not carry what I would consider "unusual" bulbs. I also recommend the 
"wholesale" version of the Van Engelen catalog for larger quantities. They do 
carry a lot of Tulip species as well as many other less common bulbs. No one 
does not need a resale license - it's just a sales tactic.

        I have had some troubles with short stems on Tulips - I may need to 
chill longer (I usually put them in the fridge until December), this year the 
short ones were in shallow pots (6 inch) out in half day sun, those in deeper 
pots (8 - 12 inch) with less sun have grown much taller. Finally those in the 
shorter pots will bloom up to 3 weeks earlier than when planted deeper, this 
helps extend the bloom season.

        Chad Schroter
        Los Gatos CA


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Subject: Tulips
Author:  Deborah <Uproar@IX.NETCOM.COM> at SMTP
Date:    3/25/97 9:28 PM


Hi, 
I live in San Leandro, California, USA.  I would like to start a 
dialouge on growing tulips.   I have been growing them for 4 consecutive 
years now and still have lots to learn.  Some things I would like to 
hear about from readers follows;
1.  Good sources for bulbs.  Reputable vendors with hearty stock that is 
true to name.
2.  Forcing.
3.  Naturalizing.
4.  Historical relevance.
5.  Design. 
6.  Good books.
Anything else???  
Let's hear it!

Thanks,
Deborah the gardener.
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