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temperature gradually until by placing over a ra- 
diator or in some other exceptionally warm place, 75 
to 80 degrees is given at the bottom of the box. 
Keep covered from the light until the buds show 
when the shading should be gradually removed. 
Iris. The Spanish iris makes a very desirable 
plant for forcing and the plants are easily managed. 
A list of colors, etc., will be found in most of the 
fall bulb catalogues. They are quite distinct from 
the Japanese and German irises ordinarily seen out- 
doors. Start same as caladium, but they do not re- 
quire so much heat. 
Spirea (Astilbe Japonica). Several varieties 
of this beautiful flower are good for forcing. 
When the roots are received pot up in light, rich 
soil, water thoroughly, and set in a shaded place. 
Remove to the cellar or a deep coldframe as freez- 
ing weather comes on. Do not let the soil dry out. 
After the first of January bring into heat gradually. 
Sprinkle frequently as growth develops. 
Ranunculus or buttercups, listed in the catalogues 
as Turkish, Persian and French, are very easily 
grown flowers. They have fleshy roots which are 
given the same treatment as Cape bulbs, 1.e., started 
in light. 
Poppy-flowered ‘Anemones (A. fulgens and A. 
coronaria) are also easily grown in the same way. 
They come in a variety of colors, including reds, 
whites, and blues. They are very cheery little 
