74 ; CULTURE OF BULBOUS ROOTS IN ROOMS. 



ripen seeds, the cultivator should watch the period 

 when the leaves show indications of decay ; at which 

 time, the supplies of water should be lessened, and 

 shortly afterwards the earth should be suffered to get 

 dry, and to remain so until the season returns, when 

 the bulbs regerminate. Many sorts of bulbs are best 

 kept in pots, under the soil, in a dry shady place, and 

 in the same temperature as that in which th ey are 

 in the habit of growing ; but others, such as Hyacinths, 

 Tulips, Narcissus, &c. may be taken out of the soil and 

 preserved, as before directed, until the proper season 

 for replanting. 



Dutch Bulbous roots intended for blooming in pots 

 during the winter season, should be planted during 

 the months of October and November, and be left 

 exposed to the open air until it begins to freeze, 

 and then be placed in the greenhouse, or in a room 

 where a fire is usually made. They will need moderate 

 occasional waterings, until they begin to grow ; then 

 they should have abundance of air in mild weather, 

 and plenty of water from the saucers, underneath the 

 pots, whilst in a growing state ; and should be ex- 

 posed as much as possible to the sun, air, and light, 

 to prevent the foliage from growing too long, or 

 becoming yellow. 



For this purpose, single Hyacinths, and such as are 

 designated earliest among the double, are to be pre- 

 ferred. Single Hyacinths are generally held in less 

 estimation than double ones, their colours, however, 

 are more vivid, and their bells, though smaller, are 



