HARDY FERNS. 



Fig. 1690.— Adiantum cuneatum. — Photo, furnished by Mr. Hunt. 



majestic port, attaining five feet in 

 height, with feathery graceful frond. 

 The Royal (Osmunda regalis), that may 

 grow in pots, with care, and the Hart's 

 Tongue ( Scolopendrium vulgare), with 

 simple glossy-green fronds, both curious 

 and very interesting. 



All these will grow luxuriantly in fresh 

 loam, one-fourth sand, one-half leaf- 



mould, mulched with well rotted man- 

 ure. These and the Asparagus species 

 are fine for window gardening. Give 

 your little daughter one or more on her 

 birthday, until she has a fine collection. 

 Include the little ball Horizon fern. 



M. A. Hoskins. 



Newport, N. If. 



SOME DESIRABLE BULBS. 



The Roman hyacinths and Bermuda 

 lilies (L. ffarrisii), which were potted 

 in September, and stored in the dark 

 pit or cellar, should now be rooted and 

 ready to bring to the light, if they are 

 wanted for early blooming. It is best 

 to keep the main stock of winter flower- 

 ing bulbs in the dark as long as possible ; 

 nothing is gained by bringing them for- 

 ward before the root system is well 



developed, as the result is almost invari- 

 ably imperfect blooms, tardily produced. 

 While most of forcing bulbs have passed 

 their prime by November, some vari- 

 eties, such as the hyacinth and narcissus 

 may still be potted with good results, 

 but the tulips, crocuses and freesias 

 should be let alone, as the probable 

 result will be a crop of leaves without 

 the blooms.— R. N. Y. 



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