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Everything for chickens at Wilko

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Wilko Poultry Pecker Block 280g £1.00

Wilko Poultry Leg Rings 16mm x 10 £1.25

Wilko Poultry Egg Boxes x 6 £1.25

Wilko Poultry Chicken Grit 1kg £1.99

Wilko Poultry Crushed Oyster Shell 1kg £1.99

Wilko Poultry Nest Eggs x 2 £2.49

Wilko Poultry Drinker 3ltr £3.49

Wilko Poultry Feeder 3ltr £3.49

Mr. Johnson’s Chick Crumb Free Range 5kg £4.99

Mr. Johnson’s Premium Mixed Corn Free Range 5kg £5.49

Mr. Johnson’s Natural Layers Pellets Free Range 5kg £5.49

Poultry Drink 250ml £5.49

Battle Poultry Antibacterial Powder 20g £6.49

Rooster Booster 125g £6.99

Poultry Comb & Wattle Winter Protector 175g £6.99

Poultry House Disinfectsnt & Cleaner 1ltr £7.25

Battle Poultry Stockholm Tar 400g £7.99

Poultry Spice Mineral Supplement Feeding Stuff 450g £7.99

Verm-X Daily Protection Herbal Pellets for Poultry, Ducks & Fowl 250g £9.99

Battle Red Mite Powder 500g £9.99

Smart Chick Bedding Premium Wood Chip Poultry Bedding 30ltr £9.99

Keep Well Natural Pelleted Poultry Tonic for All Poultry, Ducks & Fowl 250g £9.99

Mr Johnson’s Natural Layers Animal Pellets 20kg £12.99

Verm-X Internal Parasite Control for Poultry, Ducks & Fowl 250ml £14.99

Poultry Louse Powder 750g £15.99

Cover for RS 709s Chicken House £40.00

Plus chicken coops

Tidy bees

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Bees moving bees. Whilst the bees in question are already out of the hive – they are being moved further away. I’d already watched 2 bees be airlifted up and thrown away from the hive before I went in and fetched the camera. I will be taking my camera out today to see if they’re at it again.

Watch from 1.30 in.
Undertaker bees tidy away the dead bees.

Wilko sheds

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

4 great 6×4 sheds from Wilkinsons. These are great value and offer you great options.
If you’re looking for a small shed then these look just what you need!


Shiplap Solid Sheet Apex Shed 6ft x 4ft
 £229.99
The 6×4 Shiplap Apex Shed is both durable and robust. Features include; 27x32mm framing, 2 fixed windows and solid sheet roof & floor. Please read instructions carefully before assembly and ensure the building is on a suitable base. All imperial sizes are approximate. For accurate sizing, please refer to the metric measurements Delivery will be made to the nearest kerbside or hard standing.

Overlap Reverse Apex 6ft x 4ft
 £199.99
The 6×4 Overlap reverse Apex shed is a superb garden storage building. The door can be fixed on either side allowing flexibilty to suit your garden. Features include; opening window, solid sheet floor and 28 x 28mm framing. Please read instructions carefully before assembly and ensure the building is on a suitable base. All imperial sizes are approximate. For accurate sizing, please refer to the metric measurements Delivery will be made to the nearest kerbside or hard standing.

Overlap Apex Shed 6ft x 4ft with Window
 £159.99
The 6×4 Overlap Apex Shed offers a rustic look and 3 fixed windows. Features include; 28x28mm framing, overlap cladding and a solid sheet floor. Please read instructions carefully before assembly and ensure the building is on a suitable base. All imperial sizes are approximate. For accurate sizing, please refer to the metric measurements Delivery will be made to the nearest kerbside or hard standing.

Overlap Apex Shed 6ft x 4ft
 £159.99
The 6×4 Overlap Apex Shed offers a rustic look. Features include; 27x32mm framing, overlap cladding and a solid sheet floor. Please read instructions carefully before assembly and ensure the building is on a suitable base. All imperial sizes are approximate. For accurate sizing, please refer to the metric measurements Delivery will be made to the nearest kerbside or hard standing.

Collect seeds now

Monday, September 17th, 2012

It’s time to keep an eye out for plants that are setting seed. You need to collect seeds when they’re ripe and drying nicely. Picking them too early might mean you don’t get properly ripe seed. Leaving it too late means they fall on the floor.

Ripe seeds are generally darker – change from green to a browner colour, and the seed pods start to open. They also become very loose and easily fall out.
Try to wait until a dry day – but chances are you will have to check daily for particular seeds. It’s easy to shake them into an envelope (label it!) or cut off flower heads and harvest the seeds insie. Always label the seeds and make sure they’re dry! If they’re not dry they might rot!

Anemone nemerosa – wood anemone

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Anemone nemerosa (Wood Anemone)
 £5.99
A fast-growing anemone which is ideal for naturalising under deciduous trees and shrubs, each spring producing a carpet of faintly scented white flowers, over deeply divided leaves. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers April-May. Height 10cm. Bulb size I. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.). Pack of 10 Rhizomes

Anemone nemerosa (Wood Anemone) Twin Pack
 £9.99
SAVE £2.99 on this Twin Pack containing 13 rhizomes:A. nemerosa – A fast-growing anemone which is ideal for naturalising under deciduous trees and shrubs, each spring producing a carpet of faintly scented white flowers, over deeply divided leaves. Flowers April-May. Height 10cm. Bulb size I. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Pack of 10.A. nemorosa (Robinsoniana) – A beautiful pale sky-blue form. Flowers April-May. Height 10cm. Bulb size I. Pack of 3.(Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.). Pack of 13 Rhizomes – SAVE £2.99!

The plants start blooming soon after the leaves break through. It flowers from April-May.The rhizomes spread so creating a lovely display that increases each year.

Special offer allium collection

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Allium (Onion) Collection
 £10.49
SAVE £3.24 on this Collection containing:Onion Set Senshyu Yellow – An extremely popular Japanese over-wintering onion, reliably producing a heavy crop of semi-globe-shaped, straw-coloured bulbs of excellent quality, which should be ready to harvest in early July. 250g Pack.Shallot Griselle – A robust spicy taste that will not disappoint! Best planted October to mid December, it multiplies well to give a good crop of long, grey-skinned bulbs in June. Use green or dried for storage well into winter. 400g Pack.Garlic Purple Wight (semi-hardneck) – A good garlic that is earlier than Solent Wight being ready to lift from mid-June. Has an attractive purple-striped skin containing strong tasting cloves. Stores well until the end of the year. 2 bulbs (5-8 cloves per bulb).. 250g Pack Onion Sets, 400g Pack Shallots, 2 Garlic Bulbs

The full James wong collection

Monday, September 17th, 2012

James Wong’s Homegrown Revolution Book + FREE SEED! £20.00


James Wong’s Homegrown Revolution Book + FREE SEED!
 £20.00
Buy James’ brand new gardening book today and get 6 packets of seed worth £11.10 from his brand new seed range COMPLETELY FREE!In his new book, James’ shows us a completely new range of fruit and vegetables to grow and eat. It is also packed with tasty recipes that you can make at home with the crops that you grow!You will learn how to harvest homegrown quinoa, your very own popcorn or plant a mini green tea plantation on your patio. This inspiring new book is great fun and full of plant wisdom. TV presenter and two times RHS medal winner James Wong shows that there’s much more to grow than potatoes and sprouts on your allotment.PLUS to get you going with your own Homegrown Revolution we will also send you 6 packets of seed from the Homegrown Revolution seed range (worth £11.10!) that we have developed with James.The James Wong’s Homegrown Revolution pack will include Hardcover book of Homegrown Revolution plus one packet each of the following seed varieties:Electric Daisy seeds – Tastes like: Watercress, black pepper, horseradishWintergreen seeds – Tastes like: Root beer & peppermintAsparagus Pea seeds – Tastes like: Fresh asparagus & garden peasInca Berries seeds – Tastes like: Gooseberries, kiwi, pineapple, orangeCucamelon seeds – Tastes like: Cucumber & citrusMicrogreen seeds – Tastes like: Oriental salad leavesThis would make the perfect gift for newbie growers to seasoned allotment veterans – in fact anyone who grows their own will certainly enjoy this fascinating book!.

Callaloo Seeds £1.85

Stevia Seeds £1.85

Tomatillo Seeds £1.85

Wild White Strawberry Seeds £1.85

Eucalyptus Lemon Bush Seeds £1.85

Popcorn Fiesta Seeds £1.85

Quinoa Seeds £1.85

Queensland Arrowroot Seeds £1.85

Purslane Seeds £1.85

Musk Melon F1 Emir Seeds £1.85

Goji Berries Seeds £1.85

Cucamelon Seeds £1.85

Wintergreen Seeds £1.85

Squash Flower Seeds £1.85

Chop Suey Greens Seeds £1.85

Chinese Chives Seeds £1.85

Inca Berries Seeds £1.85

Borage Seeds £1.85

Asparagus Pea Seeds £1.85

Bergamot Seeds £1.85

Electric Daisies Seeds £1.85

Radish Rats Tails Seeds £1.85

Japanese Beefsteak Plant Seeds £1.85

Dahlia ‘Yams’ Seeds £1.85

Salsify Seeds £1.85

Anise Herb (Anise Hyssop) Seeds £1.85

Microgreen Herbs Seeds £1.85

Nasturtium Gem Mix Seeds £1.85

Radish Mooli Seeds £1.85

Stunning Japanese blood grass

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Really impact from this red grass plant. Perfect for adding something unusual to your garden.

Happy in full sun or partial shade. Will grow to Average Growing Height: 41-50CM. Supplied in a 9cm pot. perfect for dry spots too – good drought tolerance once established – so ensure it’s settled in well by watering.


Imperata Red Baron (Japanese Blood Grass)
 £16.99
A stunning, spiky-looking grass with lime green leaves that turn progressively through burgundy red to claret-blood red in late summer and into autumn. Ideal for borders or patio containers, it shows good drought tolerance once established. Height 30-50cm. Supplied in a 9cm pot.. Pack of 3 Potted Plants

Snowdrops

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Often seen peeping through the snow these are a very early flower. Well worth planting.


Snowdrop Double (Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus)
 £16.98
The elegant double form of the common snowdrop, which not only looks beautiful in pots, borders or naturalised in the garden, but is ideal for cutting too. Flowers February-March. Height 17cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) SAVE £3.00 on pack of 40 bulbs!. Pack of 40 Bulbs – SAVE £3.00!

Snowdrop Bulb Twin Pack
 £14.98
This twin pack contains:Snowdrop Double – The elegant double form of the common snowdrop, which not only looks beautiful in pots, borders or naturalised in the garden, but is ideal for cutting too. Flowers February-March. Height 17cm. Bulb size 5cm+. Pack of 20 bulbs. Snowdrop Common – It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way when these dainty little beauties appear. Ideal for naturalising, and also for cutting. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5/6cm. Pack of 25 bulbs.(Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs.). 45 Bulbs

Common Snowdrop Bulbs (Galanthus nivalis)
 £11.98
It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way when these dainty little beauties appear. Ideal for naturalising, and also for cutting. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5/6cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs.). Pack of 50 Bulbs – SAVE £3.00!

Snowdrop Double (Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus)
 £9.99
The elegant double form of the common snowdrop, which not only looks beautiful in pots, borders or naturalised in the garden, but is ideal for cutting too. Flowers February-March. Height 17cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) SAVE £3.00 on pack of 40 bulbs!. Pack of 20 Bulbs

Snowdrop Single (Galanthus nivalis)
 £7.49
It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way when these dainty little beauties appear. Ideal for naturalising, and also for cutting. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5/6cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs.) SAVE £3.00 on pack of 50 bulbs!. Pack of 25 Bulbs

reasons to love crocuses

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Crocus flowers early in the spring mnaking them some of the first flowers you’ll see. Plant them near your house so you can enjoy them without having to go outside. They’re available in different colours too so you can get a fantastic display.
The bees will thank you for them too!


Crocus Blue Pearl (C. chrysanthus)
 £4.99
Jewel-like flowers that are iridescent blue outside and creamy-white inside. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Botanical Crocus – These delightful botanical crocuses will withstand the coldest weather conditions, are ideal for naturalising, and will flower year after year with little maintenance.. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Botanical Mix
 £7.99
Our natural crocus mixture contains many fragile-looking but robust-growing varieties. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) SAVE £4.00 on pack of 200 bulbs!Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Botanical Crocus – These delightful botanical crocuses will withstand the coldest weather conditions, are ideal for naturalising, and will flower year after year with little maintenance.. Pack of 100 Bulbs

Crocus Bulbs – Chilean Blue
 £6.99
Despite its common name, this is not a true crocus at all. First discovered in Chile in 1862, it was for many years thought to be extinct in the wild. Its brilliant blue, crocus-like flowers, often with white-veined throats, are set off beautifully against the narrow, greyish-green leaves. Flowers in spring. Height 10cm. Corm size 6cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.). 1 Corm

Crocus Cartwrightianus
 £6.99
Thought to be the wild precursor of the domesticated Saffron Crocus, Crocus sativus. Ideal for naturalising, producing pretty lilac-white blooms with darker veins. Height 10-15cm. Bulb size 7/8cm. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. (Photographer: Ian Young, The Scottish Rock Garden Club. www.srgc.org.uk.). Pack of 10 Bulbs

Crocus Cloth-of-gold (C. angustifolius minor)
 £5.99
Golden-yellow blooms that are striped and stained with bronze on the outside. Scented. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Botanical Crocus – These delightful botanical crocuses will withstand the coldest weather conditions, are ideal for naturalising, and will flower year after year with little maintenance.. Pack of 15 Bulbs

Crocus Cream Beauty (C. chrysanthus)
 £4.99
Rich cream blooms with golden throats and brownish-green bases. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Botanical Crocus – These delightful botanical crocuses will withstand the coldest weather conditions, are ideal for naturalising, and will flower year after year with little maintenance.. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Flower Record
 £5.99
Regal purple crowns make this the king of crocuses. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 8/9cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Dutch large-flowered Crocus (C. vernus) – Larger than the botanical crocuses, Jumbos make a splash of early spring colour. Plant in your lawn, between shrubs, in borders, or in patio containers. They bloom a few weeks after the botanical crocuses – mixing both will create a long-flowering carpet of colour!. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Herald (C. chrysanthus)
 £4.99
The earliest flowering crocus! An attractive combination of yellow and plum-purple. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Botanical Crocus – These delightful botanical crocuses will withstand the coldest weather conditions, are ideal for naturalising, and will flower year after year with little maintenance.. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Jeanne d’Arc
 £5.99
Bid goodbye to winter and usher in the spring with this superb crocus. It boasts white flowers with a blue base and beautiful feathering. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 8/9cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Dutch large-flowered Crocus (C. vernus) – Larger than the botanical crocuses, Jumbos make a splash of early spring colour. Plant in your lawn, between shrubs, in borders, or in patio containers. They bloom a few weeks after the botanical crocuses – mixing both will create a long-flowering carpet of colour!. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Jumbo Mix
 £14.99
This special mix of jumbo-flowered crocuses contains all of the well-loved colours. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 8/9cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) SAVE £6.00 on pack of 200 bulbs.Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Dutch large-flowered Crocus (C. vernus) – Larger than the botanical crocuses, Jumbos make a splash of early spring colour. Plant in your lawn, between shrubs, in borders, or in patio containers. They bloom a few weeks after the botanical crocuses – mixing both will create a long-flowering carpet of colour!. Pack of 100 Bulbs

Crocus Pickwick
 £5.99
A splendid, free-flowering variety, with feathery lilac stripes. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 8/9cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Dutch large-flowered Crocus (C. vernus) – Larger than the botanical crocuses, Jumbos make a splash of early spring colour. Plant in your lawn, between shrubs, in borders, or in patio containers. They bloom a few weeks after the botanical crocuses – mixing both will create a long-flowering carpet of colour!. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Spring Beauty (C. sieberi)
 £4.99
Beautiful pale blue, purple-flamed, silver-edged blooms. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 5cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Botanical Crocus – These delightful botanical crocuses will withstand the coldest weather conditions, are ideal for naturalising, and will flower year after year with little maintenance.. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Vanguard
 £5.99
An unusual and highly desirable mauve-and-light-grey bicolour. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 8/9cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Dutch large-flowered Crocus (C. vernus) – Larger than the botanical crocuses, Jumbos make a splash of early spring colour. Plant in your lawn, between shrubs, in borders, or in patio containers. They bloom a few weeks after the botanical crocuses – mixing both will create a long-flowering carpet of colour!. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Crocus Yellow Mammoth
 £5.99
Big, sunbeam-yellow blooms to light up your spring garden. Flowers February-March. Height 10cm. Bulb size 8/9cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) BUY ANY 2 PACKS AND SAVE £1.00! (Excluding Jumbo Mix, Botanical Mix and Chilean Blue Crocus).Crocuses are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid colours make such a welcome splash of colour that youll just want to keep planting more and more! Dutch large-flowered Crocus (C. vernus) – Larger than the botanical crocuses, Jumbos make a splash of early spring colour. Plant in your lawn, between shrubs, in borders, or in patio containers. They bloom a few weeks after the botanical crocuses – mixing both will create a long-flowering carpet of colour!. Pack of 25 Bulbs

Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus)
 £9.99
Grow your own saffron – the most expensive spice in the world! – The Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) is, as the name suggests, the plant from which we collect saffron, that most rare and expensive of spices. Saffron is an incredible way to perfume your dishes. It has a slightly sweet but earthy taste which can be used to flavour salty or sweet recipes, and is perfect for adding to basmati rice for that authentic Indian curry!Beautifully scented autumn blooms – You may be surprised to learn that it’s actually very easy to grow – you certainly don’t need to have green fingers! Just plant the bulbs in a sunny spot in your garden and unlike their more well-known spring-blooming cousins, once established they put on a display of beautiful and deliciously scented blooms during autumn! They will thrive in a well drained border, but can easily be grown in a container on the patio. Plus, they’re super-hardy and they’ll multiply rapidly from year to year.Harvest your own red gold – Give them a try and you too can look forward to the magical experience of picking your very own red gold. Look out for them each morning, dangling from the throats of the flowers: bright, alluring and full of promise. Once cut and dried, they can be stored in an airtight jar for several years. Order now and you’ll be picking your first crop in October! SAVE £5.00 on pack of 60 bulbs.. Pack of 30 Bulbs