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Notes and Gleaninsrs. 



The stock of bulbs may all be potted at the same time, or at intervals of a 

 month. Care must be taken not to over-water them while in the cellar, as too 

 much moisture causes rot both of roots and tops. The larger bulbs should be 

 planted one in a pot ; but of smaller, such as crocus, tulips, and jonquils, three 

 may be placed in the same pot. 



A number of double Roman narcissus should always be potted for very early 

 blooming : these will be out of bloom by the middle of January, and may be 

 replaced by polyanthus narcissus Gloriosa (one of the earliest and best) ; and 

 these, in turn, by the stronger and later varieties, of which Grand Priino and 

 Grand Monarque are the best. The narcissus, being of tall habit, should be 

 placed in the middle of the case. 



The above engravings may give a good idea of the bulb-case before it is 

 filled and after the plants are in bloom. 



The great advantage of growing plants in cases is, that all spilling of water 

 or overflowing of saucers, and all risk of overturning or breaking the pots, is 

 avoided ; and thus plants may be grown in the parlor without " making dirt." 



