bulbs s/a

Question 1

name 3 considerations when planting bulbs

Answer 1

1. plant variety of different bulbs in masses in curves
2. plant fragrant flowers near sidewalks or open window
3. plant in front of shrubs so can provide interest while leaves are still absent

Question 2

difference between bulbs, corms, tubers and roots

Answer 2

-main factor is food storage
corm: store food in enlarged basal plate –> flatter than true bulbs
tuber and roots: no protective tunic –> enlarged step tissue ; variety shapes
bulb: underground food storage

Question 3

t or f, if you plant a bulb later than target, plant inch or true deeper than normal

Answer 3

true

Question 4

name 2 plants to plant in early sept

Answer 4

• fall blooming crocus

- madonna lilies

Question 5

name 2 plants to plant mid sept to mid oct

Answer 5

• daffodils

- large flowered Hyacinths

Question 6

name one plant to plant sept - feb

Answer 6

-paperwhite narcissus

Question 7

bulbs to plant oct- feb

Answer 7

amaryllis

Question 8

name 3 bulbs y0u can plant in with grass

Answer 8

chinodoxa luciliae
Fritillaria meleagris
Galanthus nivalis
scilla siberica

Question 9

name 3 fragrant bulbs

Answer 9

hyacinthus orientalis

Question 10

what is the stem of bulb called?

Answer 10

scape