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sour, and healthy root action would not take place. The pots 

 or boxes should be placed in a frame or close to a north 

 wall, and then be covered with about 6in. to Sin. of material. 

 In the case of hyacinths and choice bulbs it is advisable to 

 place a small inverted pot over each bulb before covering 



PLUNGING BULBS. 

 Shows method of covering bulbs with ashes or fibre after potting. 



B. Shows method of covering bnlb with an inverted pot before covering 

 with ashes, etc. 



with ashes. This prevents any deleterious substances in the 

 ashes from injuring the bulb. It is well also to cover the 

 material with a board, as shown in diagram B. Examine the 



