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A Field of Lilium myriophyllum in Our Nurseries. Bulbs offered on page 26. 
BULB CULTURES EIB i=: 
ornamental vases, bowls or jardinieres without drainage. The advantage of this system is that the vases can be 
placed anywhere about the house without fear of damage from moisture, as drainage with this culture is unnecessary. 
Any receptacle can be used provided it is non-porous and large enough to allow space for good root-growth. Our 
specially prepared fibre is fertilized and mixed with pulverized charcoal and crushed oyster shells. This combination 
furnishes all the plant-food elements required by bulbs, and only needs to be moistened with water before use. Almost 
any of the spring-flowering bulbs may be grown in our prepared fibre, but we consider the following varieties best suited 
for this purpose: Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissi, Jonquils, Early Tulips, Crocuses, Scillas, Freesias, Snowdrops, 
also Lily of the Valley Pips, Spireas, etc. It is better not to mix different varieties of bulbs in one bowl unless simul- 
taneous flowering can be assured. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
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Whea growing bulbs in vases without drainage it is first necessary to water the fibre, then rub it through the hands until it is free from lumps. If the mixing 
| is properly done the fibre will increase in bulk, and if taken in the hand and squeezed, little or no water should drop out. When potting, put a few pieces of charcoal 
in the bottom of the vase to absorb the impurities and keep the mixture sweet, then put in one to three inches of the compost according to the depth of the bowl. After 
placing the bulbs in position so that their tips reach to within half an inch of the rim, the spaces between and around the bulbs should be filled with the moistened 
fibre. It is not necessary or desirable to press it tightly, as the roots do not grow freely if it is pressed too firmly. Small bulbs such as Scillas, Crocuses, Snowdrops, 
Jonquils, etc., should be planted fairly close together in order to produce the best effect. After planting, the bowls should be kept in a cool, airy ellar or room (nota 
confined closet) for about eight weeks so that they may develop good root-growth which is very essential in order to get good results. The bowls should be examined 
once a week and a little water given when necessary, as the fibre must not be allowed to get dry or the flower buds become “‘blind.’’ The surface should always look 
moist, but if too much water has been given, the bowl may be held carefully on its side so that the surplus water can drain away. As the growth increases more water 
will be required and as much light as possible to insure sturdy foliage. A succession of bloom may be had during the winter by taking into the house a few dishes at 
intervals of about two weeks. 
Farquhar’s Prepared Bulb Fibre, 50c. per peck, $1.50 per bushel. 
We carry in stock a variety of Ornamental Bowls suitable for growing Bulbs in fibre, price 40c. each and upwards. 
NON-WARRANTY. We do not give as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter, any warranty, express or implied, of any seeds, bulbs, 
plants, insecticides, fungicides, or fertilizers, which we send out. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 
: R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 
