A friend just gave me some Tulip and Hyacinth bulbs and Ive been trying to look up what to do with them, when and where to plant them, etc. But Im still a bit confused. Im in zone 10 (Los Angeles area by the beach), I found instructions to put the bulbs in the refrigerator for about 2 months and then plant in December. Of course that would mean I have to wait till Oct. to chill them. Is it possible to plant them now? If not how do I store them till Oct? It looks like they were dug up from the ground. They have dry dirt and roots all around them, some are separate and just laying in there. They are in a plastic bag, I want to give them the best chance for blooming.
Also once they have chilled in the fridge, I know they need sun. Any special type of dirt or fertilizer. My yard is clay mostly but others types of dirt have been added here and there. I have a rather large yard for this area with a lot of tropical type plants. Also some various flowers. There are other types of bulbs planted in the yard that come up every year, (I didnt plant them) but some have stopped flowering for some reason. I have to admit, I know very little about taking care of plants. But Id like to give these bulbs a chance if possible. Any tips?

Thanks,

Jo