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Narcissus put in pot the first of September will bloom in December, 

 taking nearly five months for flowering. If we pot a few bulbs 

 each month we shall have a succession of blooming plants the whole 

 winter and spring. They are litlle or no trouble as they will stand 

 more cold nights than any other we can deal with. The best and 

 most beautiful among the Hyacinths are the early semi-double white 

 and the rose, both of which I have at this time in January in full 

 blossom, while the blues and yellows are full of buds. The last 

 named are the Roman. I don't feel nearl}' as well pleased with 

 them as the former. Tulips can be treated in the same manner 

 and bloom for us all the long, dreary, dark winter. 



If you choose you may add the Bermuda Easter lily. I have 

 never bad this kind of lily in blossom. In its place have had a 

 Lillum LoDgiflorum forced, giving three beautiful flowers and one 

 bud for Easter Sunday. Ttiis kind of lil}' is adapted to out door 

 culture, yet it is forced nicely, is more hardy and we can depend 

 upon it while we much doubt our ability always to manage our Ber- 

 muda lily. ]n all cases where the pot peems small for an}- plant 

 and we do not wish to retard the growth by repotting, top dress 

 heavily if the pot is decently large. By following this line of work 

 we shall have fl )wers all the year through. It takes only a few 

 minutes now and then, we scarcelj^ mi'SS the time, it gives us recreation 

 diverts our thoughts bringing a pleasant change every day to break 

 the monotony. The}' not only divert and please us but especially 

 speaking are great and efficient helpers. For those of us who have 

 searched diligently among nature's handiwork feel certain that we 

 have found no thing so minute as to be without evidence of Divine 

 thought, care and wisdom. So from these small teachers, the 

 flowers, we may gain many valuable lessons. They are eloquent 

 when interpreted arighc. First, and superior to all other senti- 

 ments, is expressed the loving care and solicitude of the Good 

 Father for His children's delight and comfort, for with lavish 

 hand has he besprinkled the whole earth with their beauty and love- 

 liness. No place is so poor and lowl}', none too grand and lofty, lor 

 them to flourish ; showing that He is not a partial Father, but one 

 looking with as much delight upon the poor man's simple home, as 

 the rich man's lordl}' palace. There are no conditions or circum- 

 stances where flowers seem to be out of place. They speak words 

 of hope and of a happy future to the young bride at the altar, 

 make bright halls of pleasure, are pleasant companions for the 



