78 Growing Flowers 



in a cool dry place until fall when they may be 

 replanted with very successful results. In plant- 

 ing, all the small bulbs will, if broken from the 

 main bulb, start new plants, though if a cluster of 

 blossoms is desired these small bulbs should re- 

 main attached to the parent bulb. 



A shallow bowl filled with pebbles, sand, and 

 water will make a beautiful foundation for hyacinths 

 and other bulbs. The roots will be white and curl- 

 ing and almost as pretty as the blossoms. 



To force bulbous plants, such as hyacinths, nar- 

 cissi, and daffodils for Christmas blooming, pot 

 them in August and set in a cool, damp place until 

 six weeks before Christmas. Then bring to the 

 warmth of the strong sunlight behind window glass 

 in a slightly heated room. 



The best bulbs produce the best flowers. 



When potting hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, crocuses, 

 etc., imbed them in the earth, water well, and set 

 them away in a cool, dark place. They should not 

 be disturbed again until the roots have acquired 

 good growth and no water should be added as long 

 as the soil remains moist. When the pots are full 



