64 DAFFODILS NARCISSUS 



the bulbs are rooted. The time required is 

 five to six weeks for the polyanthus varieties, 

 and ten to twelve weeks for the hardy varie- 

 ties. By this time, the tops will also have 

 grown an inch or two. At this stage, remove 

 to a light room with a temperature of about 

 40° to 50° for two or three weeks or until the 

 growth and buds are prettty well developed, 

 when the plants may be placed where they 

 are to be used for their decorative effect. . 



The object of starting the growth very cool 

 at first and reaching warmth by progressive 

 degrees is to have the bulbs first make roots, 

 and then a sturdy growth and produce flow- 

 ers of greater substance and lasting qualities. 

 Too much warmth, especially at first, induces 

 long, limp leaves and is apt to cause the flow- 

 ers to "blast," i. e. fail to open the sheath. 



Daffodils may be successfully grown in 

 glasses by using ordinary hyacinth glasses 

 filled with soft or rain water, not quite touch- 

 ing the bottom of the bulb. A lump of char- 

 coal in the bottom assists in keeping the wa- 

 ter sweet. Replenish the water as evapora- 

 tion reduces the quantity and change entirely 

 every week or two, or whenever there is an 



