Their leaves and flowers being wrapped with their food supply, in the storage bulbs, it takes only the call of a few days of warmth and sunshine to bring them into bloom.
So every one should—
Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs in Autumn
In October or November is the best time of the year for planting Spring-flowering bulbs; in localities where the Winters are not severe, December is perfectly safe.
The bulbs should have time to make some roots before the ground freezes.
How to Plant Bulbs
Bulbs do not like clayey soil, nor do they like dampness; neither do they thrive on fresh manure.
Remembering this, you already know just about what kind of soil they need—well-drained, loamy soil, full of humus or well-rotted manure, and some sand; for sandy soil is needed by all bulbs.
If you do not have such garden soil, dig quite large holes with your trowel, and fill them with such a mixture. If you do not have well-rotted manure, use a sprinkling of bone meal.