October, 1914 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



91 



Hyacinth bulbs in a moss-covered sponge 



A pot of bulbs within a pot. 

 The space between to be filled by a 

 hanging plant which hides the pot 



Bulbs growing in an old basket. Hang in a light position 









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Bulbs growing in a large shell filled with fibre. 

 Cover the surface of the material with moss 



Bulbs grow well in fancy bowls without drainage, if 

 planted in fibre 



A pretty effect is obtained by growing bulbs on corks, which are 

 floated in a bowl of water 



SOME 



NOVEL WAYS 



OF 



GROWING 



BULBS 



Photographed by 

 S. LEONARD BASTIN 



HUH 



Cover the cork on which bulbs are placed with moss, or seed- 

 lings may be induced to grow 



Crocus bulbs in a sponge. Thase will grow freely if the sponge 

 is kept moist 



