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no unnecessary delay in getting them into pots 

 on their arrival. 



Success with bulbs depends largely on the 

 soil you give them to grow in. Here is a for- 

 mula for a compost that never fails to give per- 

 fect satisfaction: Ordinary garden-loam, one- 

 third; old cow-manure, one third; sand, one- 

 third; mix thoroughly. 



This will give you a soil that is light, friable, 

 and rich. It is admirably adapted to all bulbs 

 whose culture can be advised for the window- 

 garden. 



It is quite important that the manure used 

 be old and well-rotted. Fresh manure is 

 always to be avoided. Indeed, rather than 

 make use of it among bulbs, I would prefer 

 to go without a fertilizer altogether. Manure 

 that is black, and can be readily crumbled 

 under the hoe, is in proper condition to use. 



If barn-yard manure is not obtainable, sub- 

 stitute bone-meal, as advised in the chapter 

 on The Use of Fertilizers. But so superior is 

 the barnyard product that it is well worth 

 making a special effort to secure it. 



If new pots are to be used, do not fail to give 

 them a good soaking before you fill them with 

 soil. See that drainage is good, for no bulb 



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