346 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



4 GEORGE V., A. 1914 



The Dutch hyacinths can be successfully grown in water, but it is wiser to have 

 plenty of stones in the water, that the roots may be less disturbed by handling. In 

 this case, all that is necessary is to replenish the water as required — a small piece 

 of charcoal is a good addition to the water. 



With a very small expenditure of time, labour, and expense, there is no reason 

 why anyone should not have continuous bloom from Christmas until May, when 

 outside flowers are in evidence again. 



Some of the varieties which might be suggested are: — 



Eoman hyacinth Brought up December 5. 



Paper White narcissus " December 18. 



Golden Spur daffodil " December 18. 



' Sir Watkin daffodil " February 1. 



Dutch hyacinths January 12. 



Tulips (single) December 15. 



Crocus " January 10. 



Emperor daffodils February 18. 



Empress daffodils February 18. 



Scilla Sibirica " March 10. 



These are merely suggestions as to dates for bringing up, tne more reliable test 

 will be that of examing the roots, described above, since cellar conditions will vary 

 greatly in different homes. 



