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nent; in time they corrode, and must be renewed. Clay or wood are preferable. 

 The plants herein are several Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Lily of the Valley, 

 &c. The directions for the starting of these bulbs and their culture has already 

 been explained in the chapter on bulbs. 



Fig. 7.— Ornamental Hanging Baskets. 



Fig. 8, is a Conservatory Basket, of lava ware, made unusually deep. The 

 plants herein placed are Dracaenas, Crotons, Indian Ferns, Niphobolus pertu- 

 sus, and N. rupestris; also the Variegated Panicum. Ivy droops oyer the 

 sides. 



