BULBS FOR THE 



likes to stand with its roots in the mud. If old 

 pots are to be used, scald them well, and scrub 

 them with strong soapsuds. 



If you have never attempted the forcing of 

 bulbs in winter, I would advise you to confine 

 your selection for the first season to Hyacinths, 

 Tulips, Narcissus, and the Bermuda Lily, 

 more commonly known as the "Easter Lily," 

 because it is so extensively forced for decora- 

 tive purposes at Easter-time. 



The above are not only the finest of all bulbs, 

 so far as beauty is concerned, but they are 

 surest to bloom, and will give excellent satis- 

 faction under very ordinary treatment, if in- 

 structions are followed. 



Of the Tulip, I would advise the early- 

 flowering, single sorts. While not as showy, 

 perhaps, as the double and later-flowering 

 sorts, it is surer to bloom. In richness of color 

 it is quite equal to any variety of this most 

 extensive family. 



Of the Hyacinths I would advise the single 

 varieties of Holland growth, and the Romans. 

 Double Holland Hyacinths will bloom quite 

 as satisfactorily as the single kinds, but their 

 flowers are so thickly set along the spike that 

 they crowd each other until individuality seems 



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