GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 
very quickly, and make a mass of attractive green 
often where ferns have failed to grow. 
WINTER BLOOMING BULBS 
Of all the bulbs for winter blooming, the Chinese 
lily is one of the most satisfactory, as it flowers 
in a few weeks, and is grown in a shallow bowl in 
water, with pebbles to hold it in position. It is best 
to set it in a dark place for a week or two until 
the roots start, when it can be brought to a light 
window. 
The paper white narcissus and the Roman hya- 
cinth can also be grown in water, or placed in soil 
if preferred. They will blossom in about eight 
weeks. The other ‘‘Dutch”’’ bulbs will take longer, 
although the hyacinths are easily grown in water 
by setting each bulb in a hyacinth glass or an open- 
mouth pickle bottle, with water enough to just 
touch the bottom of the bulb, and then putting 
away in a cold, dark place (like a cellar), until the 
roots nearly touch the bottom of the glass. A few 
pieces of charcoal help to keep the water sweet. 
Bring gradually to a light window, and when flower 
buds are well started, put in the sun. By bringing 
out this way in the order of their best develop- 
ment, flowers can be had for a long season. The 
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