WINDOW GARDENING 



planted singly in four-inch or three to six in a 

 six-inch pot. 



Hyacinths may also be flowered in water in 

 special receptacles known as hyacinth glasses. 

 These may be bought from the florist or seeds- 

 man. Fill the inner receptacle with water and 

 place the bulb in position. The water should 

 just reach to the bottom of the bulb. It should 

 then be set in a dark, cold place, but not where 

 there is danger of freezing, as freezing will 

 break the glass. 



When well rooted the pot should be placed 

 in a sunny window and the glass filled with 

 water whenever necessary. 



For water culture select sound bulbs of the 

 single Dutch varieties. 



Roman hyacinths with pink, blue or white 

 flowers are easily obtained from florists. Dutch 

 hyacinths in both single and double forms may 

 be secured in the various shades of pink, blue, 

 white and yellow. The single varieties, how- 

 ever, are to be preferred, as the trusses are much 

 larger. 



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