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PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE. 



they are to be grown ; if to be grown in pots, six 

 inches is a convenient size, in which place four to five, 

 according to the size of the bulb. If to be grown in 

 boxes, use such as are about three inches deep, the 

 ordinary soap box is a convenient size. Use any good 

 rich soil, such as is used for general potting, press down 



Fig. 38. NABCiSSUS, TRUMPET MAJOB. 



the bulbs (two or three inches apart) into the soil, so as 

 to leave about one-fourth pf their .depth uncovered, or 

 deep enough to steady them nicely in the soil, as of 

 course the roots are only emitted from the bottom of the 

 bulb. Now prepare a nice level spot in the open ground, 

 taking care that you choose it where the water will pass 

 freely from, then place the potted or boxed bulbs on this 

 close together in beds four or five feet wide (for conven- 

 ience), then cover them up at once with four or five inches 



