The Forcing of Bulbs. 2G5 



ally raising it to 60°, and flowers may in this way be 

 obtained in from 12 to 14 weeks. Give plenty of water 

 during the period of growth, adding liquid manure as 

 they seem to need it. 



The calla lily is a bulb that needs rest, and it will 

 give more flowers when grown in pots. Planted on 

 benches it is inclined to make too much foliage. After 

 the flowering season is past, or as early as the first of 

 July, take thein to the shade of some building and lay 

 the pots on their side for the first week, giving them a 

 light sprinkling once a day. After this, turn the pots 

 every other day for two weeks. By the middle of 

 August they should be shaken out, trimmed, repotted, 

 watered well and plunged in a partially shaded place. 

 Give them one shift, letting the size of the pot be pro- 

 portioned to the size and age of the bulb, and bring 

 them into the house before there is any danger of 

 frost. 



Prom the time the pots are filled with roots, they 

 should never be allowed to become dry. Place the pots 

 in saucers and see that these are always supplied with 

 water. Ammonia used in the water is beneficial to 

 them, also weak liquid manure. If it is desired to 

 mature a crop of blooms quickly, it may be accom- 

 plished by giving them water each day for a short time 

 as hot as can be borne by the hand. Water that is ap- 

 plied directly to the roots, should always be warmer 

 than the temperature of the house. This should not 

 be less than 65°. 



