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A flat measuring 12x18x14 inches will accommodate three to four dozen bulbs. 

 Water thoroughly and place under cover, either in a frame or buried in the open ground 



undev light soilor salt hay until rooted. Polyanthus varieties root in six weeks; 

 trumpet \'arieties in ten to "twelve weeks. 



After rooting, take the fiats into a cold shed (temperature 45° to 60°), keeping 

 them there until the foliage and buds are well up. From this cold shed they can 

 be brought in for forcing as required, in a temperature of 60° to 65° 



COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION IN FLATS 



