GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 
hyacinth bulbs can be bought from five cents to 
twenty-five cents apiece, according to their fine 
breeding. 
Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths when grown in 
good soil in the shallow ‘‘pans,’’ should be set 
deeply enough to be just covered, quite closely to- 
gether if wanted in a group, thoroughly watered, 
and then put in a cold, dark place (frost free, how- 
ever). Keep moist for from two to four mos.— 
when you can begin bringing them into the warm 
living-room as desired, and place in the sunlight 
after buds form. ‘With this method is secured a 
succession of bloom from January until the spring 
flowers come out-of-doors. 
The freesia and the oxalis are of the ‘‘Cape”’ 
group of bulbs, and when started in the fall should 
blossom in four or five months. Plant in good, rich 
soil (half a dozen to a 5-in. pot), set away in a cool 
but light place, and leave until some leaf growth 
has started. Then bring into a light, warm room 
as desired for different periods of bloom. The 
amaryllis is another foreign bulb that comes into 
market in the late fall. Pot it in rich soil, rather 
sandy, do not cover the top of the bulb, and keep 
rather dry until it gets a good start. When buds 
are noticed, put the plant where it will get the sun- 
light, and water regularly. 
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