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09-04-2006, 12:56 AM posted to rec.gardens

wrote:
I'm in zone 5 west of Chicago, and I have just received an order of
lily bulbs. When is the best time to plant them?

Thanks.

Stephen

If it means anything, my oriental lilies are up about a foot high right
now. I've always found that any time after the last expected frost is
appropriate since it takes some time for the deeply planted bulbs to
make their way to the surface.

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