18 NATURE STUDY AND AGRICULTURE 
3. Bulbous Planis. — The growth of flowers from bulbs is 
very fascinating and should be popular with teachers and 
pupils. Flowers of unrivaled beauty and great variety of 
color and form may be enjoyed from Christmas till spring 
| when other flowers are exceedingly 
rare. The cost is but nominal and 
|the trouble but slight. Those of 
easiest culture are the Chinese lily, 
narcissus, and hyacinth. 
Bulbs may be planted at any 
time from September to December, 
according to the time when they 
are wanted to bloom. The Chinese 
lily is usually planted in a shallow 
dish of water with pebbles placed 
around the bulb to hold it in 
place. Some of the hyacinths and 
narcissi may also be planted in 
this way. But‘most of the bulbs 
should be planted in pots of earth. 
,| Trees and Shrubs. — The first 
step in improving the school prem- 
ises is to fence the grounds and 
put the soil in proper condition 
by plowing and cultivating. Next should come the plant- 
ing of trees and shrubbery and vines. At least this much 
should be done at every schoolhouse. It would make the 
surroundings more attractive and provide material for 
one very profitable line of Nature Study. Then, if con- 
ditions are favorable, perennials may readily be added to 
the permanent planting, and annuals may be put in from 
year to year. 
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