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How to Fund Raise with Bulbs Most bulb companies offer tulips, hyacinth, daffodils and more. While there is no guarantee that your bulb fundraiser will be successful, it is sure a different way to raise money than the standard chocolate bars and much easier to sell. A company that I've purchased bulbs from who also offers a fundraising package is Dutch Gardens or www.dutchgardens.com another one I found is Touch of Nature or www.touchofnature.com. Most orders need to be in by late October or November, so it may be too late this year but not too late to start thinking about the spring of next fall bulb sales. Remember to shop carefully when looking for any fundraising company to work with. Speaking of bulbs, the Spanish Bluebell (Hyacinthoides Hispanicus) or Scilla is a great bulb for naturalizing in our area. I may have mentioned it before, but it is such a great choice for our area I wanted to mention it again. The Spanish Bluebell bulbs begin to send up their strap-like leaves in February, with 25 or so tiny bluebells along the thick 16-18 inch stalk appearing in late March or April. By late May they begin to fade and completely disappear in our summer heat. They work well in shady rock gardens, beds, borders, among ferns, in woodland gardens, as ground covers, or as mass plantings. This bulb works better than anything I've seen for naturalizing and offers the most sought after color for any flower gardener-blue. They require no extra care other than covering with 4-5 inches of sand after planting under our oaks. They will not do well under solid shade or in full sun and if we have a really dry spring they may need a little extra water. They have a delicate scent and make an excellent cut flower that will continue to grow in just plain water. Be sure to plant the Spanish Bluebell, as the English Bluebell is not as showy and not as well adapted. They can really get down in the ground and hold on, making them impossible to remove, so plant them in a permanent, designated area and give them room to run. Spanish Bluebells come in pink, blue or white from most bulb companies. Available from Bulbmeister in Arkansas at (479) 685-1339 or www.bulbmeister.com
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There are lots of ways to raise money for your organization like selling cake, candy or cleaning products. However, one of the most interesting but least used fund raising methods is selling flower bulbs. They are low calorie and always interesting. When looking for a company to purchase bulbs for fundraising try to get at least a 50% profit margin as well as free shipping and handling and look for a company that offers no up-front money.
