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OF HYACINTHS AND OTHER BULBOUS ROOTS. 



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All these roots must be carefully examined. In 

 case slugs or snails are preying upon the embryo of 

 the flower, some of those that are farthest advanced, 

 may be put for a few weeks in the Hot-house. It will 

 greatly accelerate their flowering, but they must be 

 brought out again before the florets expand, and care- 

 fully tied up, leaving room for the increase and exten- 

 sion of the flower stem. Give them plenty of water, 

 and if saucers can be placed under them to retain it, 

 it will be of advantage. Change the water every week 

 on those that are in glasses, and keep all the growing 

 bulbs near the light. Narcissus, Jonquils, &c. may be 

 similarly treated. 



JANUARY. 



If the covering of the beds of choice bulbs, herba- 

 ceous plants, or tender shrubs, has been neglected last 

 month, let it be done forthwith. The season is now 

 precarious, and delays are dangerous. For particular 

 directions, see December. Any bulbous roots that have 

 been kept out of the ground, should be planted imme- 



