THE GARDEN AT HOME 



slightly above it. If the water reaches, say, half-way 

 up the bulb, as is sometimes allowed, the chances are 

 that the latter will rot. The bulbs, having been placed 

 in the glasses (Hyacinth glasses are far the best, since 

 they are specially made to hold the bulb safely and 

 conveniently), are put in a cool, airy, dark place for 

 five or six weeks. Plenty of roots should have formed 

 by then and leaf growth have commenced. After a day 

 or two in a sunless window they need all the sunshine 

 possible, and an abundance of fresh air when the weather 

 is not cold. 



In growing the Narcissi in shallow bowls, fill these 

 about two-thirds with small pebbles. Use river or road- 

 side pebbles, not those from the seashore ; those of 

 the size of peas are the best, since they give greater 

 stability to the bulb. When large pebbles are used the 

 bulbs are very likely to fall over if not supported by 

 small sticks, and these detract considerably from the 

 appearance of the flowers. Add water until it almost 

 covers the pebbles, then put in the bulbs about an inch 

 apart, embedding them slightly in the pebbles. They, 

 too, must be placed in a dark, airy place until growth 

 commences ; then fresh air and sunshine should be the 

 order of the day. As the water evaporates it must be 

 replaced. 



A point of some importance to observe in growing 

 plants in the home is to turn them round occasionally, 

 otherwise, as they naturally grow towards the light, 



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