BULBOUS ROOTS IN POTS AND GLASSES, 95 
To force early Tulips in pots, they should be placed 
about three or four in each pot, just within the earth, 
which may be of the same sort, and the management the 
same as recommended for Hyacinths and Narcissuses. 
Crocuses will force well. They should be planted near 
together, say from ten to twenty in a pot, according to 
its size. Let them root naturally after planting, before 
they are forced into flower. They require similar treat- 
ment to the preceding. 
In order that the bulbous roots, which have been fore- 
ed, shall not be quite exhausted, they may be planted in 
the garden, with the ball of earth entire, as soon as the 
flowering is over, if the weather is favorable. They will 
thus mature their roots and leaves, and be strengthened 
sufficiently to bloom again the following season. If bulbs 
are neglected when their flowering season is over, they 
will not recover such neglect for a considerable time; 
but if carefully placed in the garden till their leaves be- 
come yellow, when the root will be matured, they may 
then be taken up and kept in a dry, cool place, until they 
are wanted the following season for planting. 
