THE GROWING OF PLANTS IN POTS 



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a trench in the yard or garden. Packing them with 

 leaves in a cold frame is an excellent way to keep 

 them. Bulbs that are kept in a cellar must be examined 

 from time to time. If the soil becomes dust dry, they 

 should be given a little water. After the tops appear an 

 inch or more above the soil, the supply of water may 

 be increased. During the rooting period they must be 



FIG. 6. Tulip Bulbs 



a, bulbs arranged in a pan; b, vertical section of a bulb pan, with dotted lines 

 showing depth to which bulbs should be covered 



kept out of the light. After flower stalks begin to form 

 they must be brought to the light gradually. 



If the bulbs are to be kept out of doors, dig a trench 

 about fifteen inches deep near a fence or at the edge of 

 a border, where it can be covered without being in the 

 way. Put a layer of leaves two inches deep in the bottom 

 of the trench ; on this put the pots. Before the pots 

 place markers made of laths having the names of the 

 bulbs written on them, so that they may be read above- 

 ground after the trench is filled. Then pack leaves 

 around and over the pots and fill the trench with soil. 



