CHAPTER XXXII 



GROWING BULBS IN FIBRE 



The fascination that clings to bulb growing in fibre is due 

 to the fact that ordinary flower-pots and soil are dispensed with. 



THIS is quite one of the most fascinating branches of 

 home gardening, and it is so simple that there is scarcely 

 an excuse for failure. It enables anyone, even the most 

 inexperienced, to have exquisite flowers from Christmas 

 until the outdoor flowers of spring come into bloom, 

 providing a succession of bulbs is grown. During the 

 early summer months such flowers as Lily of the Valley, 

 Liliums, and Irises may be grown in fibre, but they 

 are scarcely of such charm as those that open in winter 

 and early spring, since they come with the outdoor 

 flowers. The fascination that clings to bulb growing in 

 fibre is due to the fact that ordinary flower pots and soil 

 are dispensed with ; their place is taken by ornamental 

 vases that are attractive to look at, and by a clean, soft, 

 brown fibre expressly prepared for the purpose. Special 

 vases and bowls, too, are sold for the bulbs, but there 

 is no reason why vases and bowls already in the home 

 should not be made use of. The prepared fibre known 

 as moss fibre can be bought from all dealers in bulbs ; 



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