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almost any sort. The cheapest and most satisfactory re- 

 ceptacles, however, are the paper flower-pots, because they 

 occupy so little room and may be set inside of window-boxes 

 or flower jars to such great advantage. An ordinary bulb 

 will develop perfectly in a three-inch paper pot or three bulbs 

 in a four-inch paper pot. In growing these in earth it is only 

 necessary to plant the bulbs in October or November. Firm 

 them down in the soil so that the bulb will not be pushed 

 up as the roots develop, watering thoroughly, and then plac- 

 ing away in a cool, dark basement for about two months. 

 During this time the soil must be kept moist by occasional 

 watering. 



As the leaf crowns break apart, the bulbs may be brought 

 into the light and warmth of a moderately heated room, where 

 most of them will develop their beautiful blossoms. One of 

 the most satisfactory ways to utilize them is to set the pots in 

 a narrow window-box, preferably in a window which does 

 not receive a great deal of direct sunshine. The plants may 

 also be readily transferred from the paper pots into artistic 

 jardinieres of almost any sort. 



THE OCTOBER CALENDAR 



In-doors 



Transplant to window-boxes the geranium and other cuttings started 

 last month. 



Start bulbs for winter flowering: "Chinese lily," crocus, daffodil, 

 freesia, hyacinth, jonquil, narcissus. 



Transplant to window-boxes before frosts kill them the annuals in 

 pots out of doors: China Aster, Drummond Phlox, French Mari- 

 gold. Remove the pots, planting directly in the soil. 



