Garden Bulbs Quiz

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Instructions: From tulips to daffodils, bulbs bring spectacular color to gardens! Test your knowledge of these underground treasures.

1.
During the 17th century "Tulip Mania" in the Netherlands, single tulip bulbs were traded for the price of what?
A
A horse
B
A ship
C
A loaf of bread
D
A house
2.
Which spring-blooming bulb is known for its trumpet-shaped yellow flowers and is a symbol of Wales?
A
Tulip
B
Crocus
C
Hyacinth
D
Daffodil (Narcissus)
3.
When should most spring-flowering bulbs be planted?
A
Winter
B
Fall
C
Spring
D
Summer
4.
Which fragrant spring bulb has dense spikes of bell-shaped flowers in blue, pink, white, or purple?
A
Bluebell
B
Muscari
C
Scilla
D
Hyacinth
5.
What is the small bulb called "Grape Hyacinth" because its flower clusters resemble bunches of grapes?
A
Chionodoxa
B
Muscari
C
Puschkinia
D
Scilla
6.
Which summer-blooming bulb produces tall spikes of funnel-shaped flowers and is popular in cut flower arrangements?
A
Canna
B
Lily
C
Dahlia
D
Gladiolus
7.
What is the difference between a true bulb and a corm?
A
They are the same thing
B
A bulb has layered scales; a corm is solid tissue
C
A corm is always bigger
D
A bulb grows above ground
8.
Which dramatic summer bulb comes in countless varieties and produces dinner-plate-sized blooms?
A
Canna
B
Begonia
C
Dahlia
D
Gladiolus
9.
Crocus bulbs (technically corms) are the source of which expensive spice?
A
Turmeric
B
Cardamom
C
Paprika
D
Saffron
10.
Which bulb produces fragrant, star-shaped flowers and is sometimes called "Star of Bethlehem"?
A
Fritillaria
B
Leucojum
C
Ornithogalum
D
Allium
11.
What tall, round-headed flowering bulb is a member of the onion family and is popular in modern gardens?
A
Agapanthus
B
Allium
C
Amaryllis
D
Anemone
12.
Which bulb is traditionally forced to bloom indoors during the winter holiday season?
A
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
B
Daffodil
C
Crocus
D
Tulip
13.
Snowdrops are among the first bulbs to bloom in late winter. What is their botanical name?
A
Eranthis
B
Galanthus
C
Leucojum
D
Cyclamen
14.
Why should you let bulb foliage die back naturally after flowering rather than cutting it?
A
It attracts pollinators
B
It prevents disease
C
The leaves feed the bulb for next year's bloom
D
It looks attractive
15.
Which animal is most notorious for digging up and eating garden bulbs?
A
Squirrels
B
Deer
C
Moles
D
Rabbits

Answer Key

Question 1

D. A house

Question 2

D. Daffodil (Narcissus)

Question 3

B. Fall

Question 4

D. Hyacinth

Question 5

B. Muscari

Question 6

D. Gladiolus

Question 7

B. A bulb has layered scales; a corm is solid tissue

Question 8

C. Dahlia

Question 9

D. Saffron

Question 10

C. Ornithogalum

Question 11

B. Allium

Question 12

A. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

Question 13

B. Galanthus

Question 14

C. The leaves feed the bulb for next year's bloom

Question 15

A. Squirrels

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