HENDERSON'S BULB CULTURE. 



TH6 + WINDOW •*• GHRD6N. 



There is no class 

 of plants that is 

 more important 

 or that gives more 

 satisfaction for 

 the window gar- 

 den than the va- 

 rious species of 

 bulbous plants. 

 They are the most 

 easily grown of 

 all and are sure to 

 bloom abundant- 

 ly. There is noth- 

 ing more cheering 

 or pleasant than a 

 few Hyacinths, 

 Tulips, Freesias, 

 Jonquils or other 

 bulbs displaying 



their gorgeous colors and delightful fragrance during the dull months of winter. They should be potted 

 from September to November, but generally the earlier the better, as the longer time they have to make 

 roots and get thoroughly established the better they will bloom, A compost of sandy loam, leaf soil, 

 and a little well rotted manure with a liberal admixture of sand will be found desirable for almost all 

 bulbs, which in planting should be placed below the surface so that they will be entirely covered. Water 

 well and set away in a cellar or cool dark place to make roots, which will take from six to eight weeks, 

 when the most forward may be brought out for blooming, to be followed by the rest, a few at a time, as 

 desired for succession. Keep them free from dust by sprinkling overhead occasionally, water freely 

 especially when growing rapidly, and give as much fresh air as practicable. Interesting and 

 beautiful objects for the Window Garden may be produced by planting Crocuses or Lily of the Valley 

 in pyramidal pots or the various ornamental styles of Crocus pots made specially for the purpose and 

 pierced with holes to allow the shoots to escape and the flowers to expand. They require the same 

 treatment above described, and must never be allowed to suffer for water. When well started they 

 should be gradually exposed to the light and if kept in the coolest part of the window will last several 

 weeks in beauty. 



When the bulbs have done blooming it is necessary to give them as good a situation as practicable 

 to enable them to mature their leaves and consequently their bulbs. Many species seem to ripen well 

 even in partial light and succeed well if kept in a light cellar after blooming. The so called " Dutch 

 Bulbs" such as Tulips, Hyacinths, etc., having been grown purposely to give the very best effects the 

 first season are slow to recuperate and will be of little or no use to force again for another season. They 

 may be gradually dried off, thoroughly ripened and planted in the open ground for cut flowers. Special 

 instructions are given for the management of the various sorts under their respective headings. The 

 following species are of easy management and will 

 be found exceedingly attractive for the " Window 

 O-arden " during winter and spring : 



Allium grandiflorum. 



Allium Neapolitanum. 



Amaryllis — sorts. 



Anemone. 



Arum. 



Babiana. 



Brodiaea. 



Bulbocodium. 



Calla Lily. 



Calochortus. 



Chinese Sacred Lily. 



Chionodoxa. 



Convallaria (Lily of the Valley.) 



Crocus. 



Cyclamens. 



Eucharis (Lily of the Amazon.) 



Freesia. 



Fritillaria. 



Gesnera. 



Haemanthus. 



Hyacinths. 



Hyacinths, Roman. 



Iris Persica. 



Hyacinths in Glass. 



Lily of the Valley in Pyramidal Fancy Pot. 



