Diagram 87. FORCING LILY OF THE VALLEY. 



Fig. I. The bundle of crowns as received from the freezing chambers; 

 the?e may be shortened as indicated. Fig. 2. Plant ten or twelve in a five- 

 incii pot Fig. 3. Shelter from the strong light by a paper cover. Fig. 4. 

 The retarded crown produces leaves with the flowers. Fig. 5- "' he ordinary 

 crown does not. 



