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FA3IILIAS GARDEX FLOWESS. 



should be selected for the business as large well-rijiened 

 crowns are required. 



Hardy plants that are adapted for forcing are numerous 

 and cheapi, and of great importance to those who value early 

 flowers. But there is not one among'st the many that is 

 more valued by those who appreciate such things than the 

 common lily of the valley. To force it is easy enough ; 

 for in truth, if but one golden rule be observed, it matters 

 little by what means, whether on a tan bed or a hot-water 

 tank, or an old-fashioned flue, the ])lant is persuaded to 

 produce its fragrant flowers. The one golden rule is to 

 force slowly in a temperature (jf 50 to GO degrees, and not 

 beyond that range. A skilful market grower will force 

 these lilies in a temperature of 70 to 90 degrees, and 

 do well, but the amateur who gvows llowi-rs for his own 

 delight should not resort to such extreme measures. 



