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should be the longest time at once ; rather give a little fire 

 heat. 



We are no advocates for keeping plants in the dark, 

 and never think that our plants are receiving justice if kept 

 longer in darkness than one night. 



BULBOUS ROOTS. 



Those that were plunged in the garden, if not lifted and 

 brought under cover, this should now be done without de- 

 lay. Clean the pots, and stir up the surface of the soil. 

 Hyacinths grow neatest by being kept very close to the top 

 glass ; the flower stems are thereby stronger and shorter. 

 Water moderately until they begin to grow freely. 



