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This represents a Window Box for which the Bulbs cost $1.60 



Ttfiips in front, Hyacinths second row, Narcissus in back, or any other arrangement. 

 All Tulips or all Hyacinths can be used; but in all cases judgment should be used so 

 that there is not too much difference in the time of flowering, 



OUT-DOOR WINDOW BOXES. 



A fine display in this way may easily be had for six weeks after the middle of April, 

 at but a trifling expense of time and money. 



The width and length of boxes must be first determined, so that they fit in the desired 

 places. They may be about three feet long, eight inches deep and eight inches wide, or any 

 other suitable size. A second box to fit inside should be provided— this to be of rough thin 

 boards or zinc, in which the bulbs may be planted, and the box buried in the ground 

 out of doors — during the winter it should be covered with slight protection. When the 

 first days of Spring are at hand, the box should be transferred to the window and placed 

 in pos tion. A few holes should be made in the inner box before planting to allow 

 surplus water to drain away. The soil should be of a good, rich nature, such as would 

 grow corn and potatoes successfully. The quantity of bulbs required for a box three 

 feet long and eight inches wide, supposing it to be a mixed collection, is: — 



8 Naecisstts (2 Incomparabilis, 2 Yon Sion, 2 Orange Phoenix. 2 Biflorus) . $9.40 



6 Good mixed Hyacinths, to color • 30 



12 Tui^tps; 4 each, red, white and yellow, single 30 



Total cost of 26 bulbs , • '• $*•©<> 



