BULB CULTURE -n FIBRE. 



GROWN IN ARTISTIC BOWLS AND VASES WITHOUT DRAINAGE. 



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"White Boman Hyacinth Grown in Prepared Fibre. 



Crocuses Grown in Prepared Fibre. 



A DELIGHTFUL and interesting method of cultivating bulbs is to grow them in our specially prepared fibre in 

 ornamental vases, bowls or jardinieres without drainage. The advantage of this system is that the vases can be 

 placed an^'^vhere 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 composed of disintegrated Holland Peat 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 bowi unless simultaneous flowering can be assured. 



CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 



When 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, httle 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 cellar or room (not a 

 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 25c. each and upwards. 



NON-WARRANTY. R. & J. Farquhar and Company 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 they send out. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be 

 returned. 



