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THE BEGINNER'S GARDEN BOOK 



at first, and set them in a north window, away from the sun. 

 Gradually get them used to the temperature of the house, 

 and move them into the sun. Keep them well watered, and 



Fig. 27. — Lily of the valley makes a fine show in the 

 house. Set the pips in "standard " pots. 



if you have followed directions well, they will grow fast. 

 You may be able to have Roman hyacinths and paper white 

 narcissus in blossom by Christmas, and can have a series of 

 flowers all winter. 



