BULBS FOR THE 



term in the sense which means a mysterious 

 process of cultivation which is — and must 

 ever remain — a secret to all but the elect few. 

 The fact is, there is nothing simpler in all 

 flower-growing, than the cultivation of many 

 kinds of bulbs in the house in winter. Indeed 

 I know of no phase of floriculture in which 

 the amateur gardener is more likely to be suc- 

 cessful. All the " knack" there is about it con- 

 sists in knowing what to do, and how to do it. 



And this any child who loves flowers can 

 easily learn. 



Bulbs intended for winter-flowering should 

 be ordered as early in the season as possible. 

 Most of them are imported, and shipments 

 will begin to arrive early in September. As 

 soon as received the dealers will begin to fill 

 the orders of their customers, if instructed to 

 do so. All bulbs part with vitality rapidly 

 when exposed to the air; therefore it is advis- 

 able to procure them as soon as possible after 

 they are unpacked by the florists. 



It is also quite important that they be potted 

 as soon as possible after they are received from 

 the florist. Therefore begin to get ready for 

 taking proper care of them as soon as your 

 order has been sent away, that there may be 



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