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3oloom on Aujust 1st, liavinj; received no nour- 

 ishment except what they could get from the 

 moss. We simply mention this circumstance to 

 show what can be done with them. Tlie flowers 

 are very interesting, most of them being of a 

 golden yellow color, spotted in the center with 

 oraus^e red. 



Late-Flowering Single Tulips. 

 Single Tulips for the garden are cultivated 

 more for their individual beauty than for tlie 

 •ett'ect they produce in groupingor bedding. They 

 are much prized by fanciers. In Holland during 

 the existence of the " Tulip mania," fabulous 

 prices were paid for bulbs of this variety, and 

 even now, catalogues of celebrated English 

 growers mention varieties priced at $100 to $150 

 lor a single root. 



Jonquils 



Are {reatly esteemed on account of tlieir fra- 

 grance and early flowering. The cultivation is 

 about the same as that of Hyacinths. Three 

 j-oots may be grown in a four or live-inch pot. 



parlor window sill, where they seem to be most 

 admired by persons passing by. There are a few 

 items thatmust be attended to to be successful in 

 growing Hyacinths this way. First, do not use 

 spring water, when rain water can be had as well. 

 Next, j)lace the bulbs in the glasses and fill them 

 with water, so that it barely touches the bottom 

 of the bulbs, and set them in a dark, cool, dry 

 closet or cellar, where the water will not freeze. 

 Look at the bulbs once in a while to see that the 

 water has not evaporated too much, and if such 

 is the case, fill the glasses up again, same as before. 

 Remove any of the decayed scales. As soon as 

 the glasses are well fiUed'with roots they may be 

 brought into a somewhat lighter place, taking 

 care, at first, not to set them where the sun will 

 strike them, but as soon as the leaves have made 

 some growth, all the light and sunshine at com- 

 mand may be given them. Then turn the glasses 

 around occasionally, to keep the growth of the 

 leaves regular and well shaped. Some advise to 

 change the water at least once every three weeks. 

 We think this is only necessary in case the water 

 gets an offensive smell, and this can be prevented 

 to a certain extent by placing a piece of charcoal 

 in each glass. If y«u do change the water, be 

 sure to have the fresh water of about the same 

 temperature as that in whicli they had been 

 growing. Should the roots sliow any sign of 

 decay, take the bulbs out gently and wash the 



SCILLAS 



•Comprise a numerous genus of bulbous plants, 

 most of which are preferable for in-door ])lanting. 

 They are all beautiful, and flower in the spring ; 

 indeed, some bloom even before spring com- 

 mences. They should be planted when the bulbs 

 are at rest, that is early in the Autumn, in any 

 good garden soil, not too heavy ; and any little 

 attention will be well repaid with plenty of 

 flowers. Scilla Siberica, of which we give an 

 illustration, is a minute gem, of earliest Spring 

 flowers, with striking and peculiar shade of por- 

 celain blue, which quite distinguishes it from 

 ■other species. In mild localities it is perfectlv 

 liardy. Scilla Peruviana is a noble plant where it 

 is well grown. It must have rather a warm 

 place to do well, and deserves a good position in 

 the greenhouse. 



A writer in the Country Gentleman describes 

 a new method for growing and forcing Hyacinths 

 in rooms. Procuring one of the large, coarse 

 .sponges used by coachmen, he made several, 

 incisions in it, and placed the bulbs in them. 

 The whole was then placed in a vase filled with 

 ■water, and a thimbleful of rape seed was scattered 

 over the surface which covered it entirely with 

 a fine moss mantle, adding greatly to its beauty 

 and attractiveness. By using warm water they 

 force readily and succeed admirably. 



Growing Hyacinths in Glasses. 



This is by far the most satisfactory way of 

 growing Hyacinths, if cleanliness and neatness is 

 3esirable, and one does not mind the expense of 

 glasses, which cost from one dollar per dozen 

 upwards. When the different colored glasses are 

 used they look especially pretty arranged on the 



Single Hyacinth. 

 roots in clean water, and give the gla.sses a good 

 rinsing, put the bulbs back without breaking any 

 of the roots, if possible. .A little ammonia, or a 

 good pinch of guano, dissolved in the water, 

 will help the growth considerably, and increase 

 the liriUiancy of the flowers. If a large luiniber 

 of bulbs IS to be grown in glasses, and the 

 latter are found too expensive, a number of 

 cheap, but wide bottles, could be used, and from 

 them the flowering roots may be removed into 

 the handsome glasses as the first to bUxmi fade. 



To Grow Hy'acinths in Pots 

 Not many directions are necessary. The soil 

 shouW be liglit and rich, such as may be formed 

 of two-year-old cow-dung, and two iiarts sandy 

 loam. If cow-dung cannot be had, then use 

 some other manure, and rather a little more of it. 

 A four-inch pot is large enough for one bulb, and 

 a six or seven-inch one will answer for three 

 bulbs. At the bottom of the .pot put a piece of 

 broken pot, and a few pieces of charcoal, and on 

 the top of this some rough pieces pf peat or turf 

 loam, then fill the pots with the fine prepared soil 

 to within a half au inch of the top, placing the 

 bulb in the centre (or at equal distance apart, if 

 three), press them well into the soil, and fill up 

 sufficiently so that the crown of the bulb is only 

 exposed. The soil may then be watered and the^ 



pots placed on a dry, level place in the open air 

 and covered with six or eight inches of decayed 

 leaves, sand, or soil. Leave them there until 

 the middle or end of October. When wanted in 

 full bloom by Christmas or the New Year, select 

 the pots which are full of roots and bring them 

 gradually to the light, as recommended above. 

 We will give further instructions as regards the 

 treatment of Hyacinths in our future numbers. 

 Culture of Hyacinths in Beds. 



An open, airy place, and at the same time, if 

 possible, sheltered from cold winds. A place 

 where the sun shines the longest part of the day 

 is preferable. Any good, well-drained soil, en- 

 riched with a few spadesful of manure will grow 

 Hyacinths and Tulips well. Plant from Sep- 

 tember onward, and do it on a dry day. Set in 

 lines, say eight or ten inches apart, which will 

 leave space enough to hoe up the soil if neces- 

 sary. The crown of the bulbs should be four 

 inehes under the soil, and it would be well to 

 cover the bed with a few inches of leaves, straw, 

 or other light substance that can be easilv re- 

 moved when the plants begin to grow. 

 Double Hyacinths and Single Hyacinths. 



It is a wrong notion to suppose that double 

 Hyacinths are handsomer than single. Of 

 course, well-grown double Hyacinths are per- 

 fectly beautiful, but they are ty no means super 

 rior to the single, whose colors are more diversi- 

 fied, and the flower spikes of which are more 

 compact and larger; besides, they are more 

 easily grown, and therefore better adapted for 

 he amateur. 



We will mention for the benefit of those who 

 are not acquainted with Hyacinths, that the 

 colors include all the shades of red and blue, and 

 a large number of various shades of white and 

 yellow. 



Tulips. 



Like the Hyacinth, the Tulip will thrive in 

 almost any soil or situation. It is not desirable, 

 however, to grow them in water, but very sandy 

 .soil, and even moss will do. For jilanting in 

 the garden mixed with Hyacinths, Crocus, Snow- 

 drops, etc., they are unrivalled ; and for growing 

 in the house in window-boxes, pots, or hanging 

 ba.skets there are few things more beautiful. 



The early dwarf Due Van Thol Tulips are 

 general favorites, their very brilliant colors and 

 early blooming, alone, makes them so desirable. 

 If planted early in September, a.s we reciun- 

 mcnded for Ilvacinths, they may be ha<l in bloom 

 early in December. They are to be recommended 

 for early blooming out of doors. With the vari- 

 ous colors an admirable cfiect may be produced, 

 either planted in row or circle, each of one color 

 or of the different kinds mixed. The 



Early Single Tulips 

 .Vre fullv .as desirable as the above. They em- 

 lirace all the finest shades of purple, crira.son, 

 scarlet, rose, yellow, and white. The striped 

 ones combine all the above colors and many 

 more. We can recommend them highly, as they 

 succeed with every one. If planted in ])ots, use 

 from one to five bulbs in each. For out-of-doors 

 use plant in October and November, and even 

 later, should the weather be favorable. Set them 

 about four to six inches apart, and the crown of 

 the bulb should be about four inches under the 

 surface. Next we have the 



Early Double Tulips, 

 Which, although they may be grown success- 

 fully in pots, are preferable "for the flowergarden. 



Parrot Tulips are exceedingly singular and in- 

 teresting, and their brilliant colors produce a 

 striking effect in beds or masses. 



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