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growers, such as Bulbocodium, should be potted at the rate of five 

 <)r six bulbs in each pot. 



Jonquils. — The delicious fragrance of the flowers of these, com- 

 bined with an attractive appearance, render them of considerable 

 service for conservatory decoration. The best for pots are the 

 Double Jonquil, single Campernelle, and single Sioeet-scentcd. The 

 best eflect is produced by putting from four to six bulbs in each 

 pot, and managing them precisely the same as advised for hyacinths 

 aud tulips. 



Crocuses do not remain in perfection long enough to justify 

 their being grown extensively in pots, but as they come into bloom 

 early, and have an attractive appearance when at their best, two or 

 three dozen pots should be filled with them. The most distinct and 

 showy are Bride of Abydos, white ; Celestial, brightblue ; David Rlzzio, 

 purpie ; Golden Fellow, bright yellow ; Sir Walter Scott, striped ; and 

 Vulcan, dark purple. The bulbs should be packed close together in 

 the pots, with the points showing just above the surface, so as to pro- 

 duce solid masses of flower. During the earlier stages of growth 

 they must be kept in an airy position near the glass, to prevent the 

 leaves and flower-stalks being drawn up weakly, for when the latter 

 become drawn, they very often fall over as soon as the flowers begin 

 to expand. 



Snowdrops. — A few pots of the double variety will have a 

 pleasing appearance early in the season, and, consequently, a few 

 should be grown. The extra large roots should be purchased and 

 packed closely together in the pots, in much the same manner as 

 the bulbs of the crocus. 



SciLLAS are very pretty when grown in a similar manner to 

 the crocuses and snowdrops. The flowers are of the most brilliant 

 blue, and small masses, such as are produced by putting from 

 six to eight bulbs in a five-inch pot, are very attractive, associated 

 with other things in bloom as the same time. 



Triteleia UNIFLORA. — This fine hardy plant is most useful, as, 

 with ordinary good management, it will produce a profusion of 

 white flowers, which, intermixed with the graceful grass-green 

 foliage, are very attractive. It should be grown in five-inch pots, 

 and half-a-dozen bulbs put in each. 



HOW TO STOEE THE FEUIT CEOPS. 



BY A KENTISH GARDENER. 



fN previous communications I have venttired to offer hints 

 and suggestions on the cultivation of the most useful 

 hardy truits, and I now purpose saying something in 

 reference to storing the crops of apples, pears, and 

 other fruits that can be kept through the winter. I 

 shall also, for the information of those who have no proper place 

 for the storage of fruit, describe the form of structure most suitable 



