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either in the cellar or bury them in the ground. 

 Here they should remain until they have formed 

 a heavy system of roots and a top growth of 

 three or four inches. At this stage they may 

 be brought to the light, but not too suddenly, 

 and submitted to a warmer temperature. 

 Water carefully, using a little weak manure or 

 commercial fertilizer in solution once a week. 

 To maintain the succession, bring the pots to 

 the light at intervals of a week apart. 



For flowers in December and January, ob- 

 tain the Paper White, Golden Spur, Henry Irv- 

 ing, Victoria, Princeps, Sir Watkin, Tortuosus 

 and the double Van Sion ; for bloom in January 

 and February, plant the Emperor, Empress, 

 Horsefieldi, Albicans and Stella superba, and 

 for bloom in February and March depend on the 

 Glory of Leiden, Mme. Plemp, Mrs. Camm, 

 Mme. de Graatf, Barrii conspicuus, poeticus or- 

 natus and orange and sulphur Phoenix. The 

 rules to bear in mind are : 



1. Early potting. 



2. Allow sufficient time for rooting — twelve 

 weeks for the hardy varieties and at least six 

 weeks for the tender sorts. 



3. Careful watering when the buds are de- 

 veloping. 



