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cover with ashes, or soil, and, above all, protect against 
freezing, so that the pots can be reached when wanted ; 
bring into the house about the middle of December, and 
at intervals of two weeks, for a succession; give them 
plenty of light, water and air, and in the ordinary living 
room they will come into flower in about six weeks. 
After flowering, throw the bulbs away, as they are not 
worth the cost of growing on until they bloom again. 
Tulips For Cut Flowers.—For several years past 
Tulips have been popular winter and early spring flowers. 
In the vicinity of New York several millions have been 
grown annually; too many, indeed, for the markets 
were over-stocked, which made the industry unprofitable. 
Many are yet grown, and will continue to be, because 
they are well adapted for decorative purposes, and can 
be produced cheaper than almost any other flowers. For 
this purpose they are grown in precisely the same man- 
ner as the Roman Hyacinth. The bulbs are put into 
flats as soon as received, or as soon thereafter as conven- 
ient, and placed in racks in a cool, dark shed. The first 
are brought in about the middle of December, and 
forced into bloom by Christmas. A succession is kept 
up as required. ‘The following sorts are best for pot 
culture or for the greenhouse : 
SINGLE TULIPS FOR FORCING, 
Duc van Thol.—In variety. 
Chrysolora.—Yellow. 
Le Matelas.—Deep rose, flushed white. 
Pottebakker.— White, scarlet and yellow. 
Rose Luisante.—Fine deep rose. 
Rose Gris-de-lin.—White, striped with rose. 
Vermilion Brilliant.— Dazzling scarlet. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES FOR FORCING. 
La Candeur.—White, very double. 
Murillo.—Rosy white. 
