WINDOW GARDENING. 



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Tulips. 

 Few flowers have received the marked attention, and been so universalijr grown 

 and admired, as the Tulips. But few plants are so varied in their characters, 

 and scarcely a family so large but what has more poor relations. No class of 

 plants has so many superb varieties. The late flowering or show varieties are 

 among the brightest ornaments of the garden. We regret so few of the many 

 sorts are suitable for forcing, or for early flowering in the " window." The fol- 

 lowing varieties can be successfully grown in pots, giving them the same soil and 

 treatment as recommended for the Hyacinth. They should be planted in five- 

 inch pots, putting five bulbs in each, one in the centre, the four equally distant 

 about one inch from the i-ira. Plant as early as they can be procured in the fall. 

 Plunge out of doors, and let them remain until the first of December, when they 

 may be brought in. As soon as they show signs of growth, water moderately; 

 give them plenty of light, sun, and air; a cool situation suits them best. 

 Due Van Thol, Red and Yellow — single ; the 

 earliest va- 

 riety. 

 do do double; showy 



and early. 

 S c a r 1 e t — very bright and 



showy. 

 White — very fine, large, and 



perfect flower. 

 Yellow — one of the best yellow 



sorts grown. 

 Crimson — large flower, but not 



so early. 

 Gold striped — early, and very 

 showy. 

 Potterbakker, White and Yellow — Both are 

 good for forcing; flowers 

 larger tiian the Due Van 

 ThoU's, but not as early; 

 very fine for a succession. 

 Tournesol, (double), Red and Yellow — a very large 



free bloomer, and very showy. 

 Florentine (sweet scented) — exquisite on account of its delicious fragrance. 

 With these varieties we advise the amateur to stop, as we think the room can 

 be filled with plants that are better adapted to indoor culture. 



Fig, 33.— Pot of Tulips. 



flower, opens wide, is a 



The Narcissus 

 Is admirably adapted for window gardening; soil and general treatment same as 

 for the Hyacinth. They should be planted in September, one in a pot, which 



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