70 THE HYACINTH. 



by the addition of a small bit of charcoal. The plants 

 should be kept at an even temperature, and the foliage 

 washed occasionally if it becomes dusty ; and the glass 

 should be frequently turned, that the plants may not become 

 one-sided. 



A few drops of hartshorn added to the water are bene- 

 ficial to the bloom ; and we have given liquid manure, say 

 ten drops, twice a week, with good results. After bloom- 

 ing, the bulbs should be placed in earth to mature their 

 foliage. Hyacinths grown in water Avill not bloom the 

 next year, but will the third season if grown in soil. 



IN MOSS OR SAND. 



Hyacinths grow well in moss or sand, and latterly have 

 been most successfully grown in England in cocoanut 

 refuse. The vessel, or pot, should have about half an 

 inch of pounded charcoal placed at the bottom : on this the 

 moss or sand should be placed, and the bulbs planted up to 

 the apex. Place the whole in a dark place, as directed for 

 bulbs in water, previously giving a good watering ; and, 

 when brought to the light, plant little sprigs of Lycopodium 

 denticulatum between the bulbs, or cover the surface with 



