BULB CASES ; 45 



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 Eoman 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 Primo and Grand Monargue are the best. 

 The narcissus, being of tall habit, should be placed in the 

 middle of the case. 



The accompanying plates 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." 



