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Tulips. 



Few flowers have received the marked attention, and been so universally grown 

 Mid admired, as the Tulips. But few plants are so varied in their characters, 

 and scarcely a family so large but what has more poor relations. No class of 

 plants has so many superb varieties. The late flowering or show varieties are 

 among ths brightest ornaments of the garden. We regret so few of the many 

 sorts are suitable for forcing, or for early flowering in the " window." The fol- 

 lowing varieties can be successfully grown in pots, giving them the same soil and 

 treatment as recommended for the Hyacinth. They should be planted in five- 

 inch pots, putting five bulbs in each, one in the centre, the four equally distant 

 about one inch from the rim. Plant as early as they can be procured in the fall. 

 Plunge out of doors, and let them remain until the first of December, when they 

 may be brought in. As soon as they show signs of growth, water moderately ; 

 give them plenty of light, sun, and air; a cool situation suits them best. 

 Due Van Thol, Red and Yellow single; the 



earliest va- 

 riety. 



do do double; showy 



and early. 



S c a r 1 e t very bright and 



showy. 

 White very fine, large, and 



perfect flower. 

 Yellow one of the best yellow 



sorts grown. 

 Crimson large flower, but not 



so early. 

 Gold striped early, and very 



showy. 



PotterbaJcker, White and Yellow Both are 

 good for forcing; flowers 

 larger than the Due Van 

 Tholl's, but not as early ; 

 very fine for a succession. FS. 33.-Pot of Tulips. 



Tournesoly (double), Red and Yellow a very large flower, opens wide, is a 



free bloomer, and very showy. 



Florentine (sweet scented) exquisite on account of its delicious fragrance. 

 With these varieties we advise the amateur to stop, as we think the room can 

 be filled with plants that are better adapted to indoor culture. 



The Narcissus 



IB admirably adapted for window gardening; soil and general treatment same as 

 for the Hyacinth. They should be planted in September, one ,11 a pot, which 



