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THE BEGINNER'S GARDEN BOOK 



at first, and set them in a north window, away from the sun. 

 Gradually get them used to the temperature of the house, 

 and move them into the sun. Keep them well watered, and 



FIG. 27. Lily of the valley makes a fine show in the 

 house. Set the pips in "standard" pots. 



if you have followed directions well, they will grow fast. 

 You may be able to have Roman hyacinths and paper white 

 narcissus in blossom by Christmas, and can have a series of 

 flowers all winter. 



