Autumn, 1897. 



HINTS ON THE CULTIVATION 



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Pot Culture in the "Window or Greenhouse.— A four-inch pot is the best size for the successful 

 growth of the bulb. It delights in a light, rich, sandy soil ; when placed in the pot the upper surface 

 of the bulb should show above the soil. After potting, water thoroughly and place them in a dark, 

 cool place in the cellar, or out of doors well covered up with ashes, sand or such like material, there to 

 remain until well rooted, when they should be taken in, a few at a time, to keep up a succession of 

 bloom, and set in a warm and light place in the house or greenhouse, to bring them into flower. When 

 in active growth they should have an abundance of water. Support the flower stems with light stakes 

 if it becomes necessary to keep them erect. 



Glass Culture. — Hyacinths are very pretty and very interesting when grown in glasses. Their 

 management thus is simple and as follows : Fill the glass with clean rain-water, so that the base of 

 the bulb when set in the receptacle for it on top of the glass will just touch the water. Set away in a 

 cool, dark place until well rooted. A succession may be kept up in the manner recommended in pot 

 culture. Change the water frequently, washing out the roots, if necessary, to cleanse them of any 

 foreign substance. A piece of charcoal in the glass will serve to keep the water sweet, and also afford 

 nourishment to the plant. 



Out-Door Culture.— Plant in October or early in November, in soil deeply cultivated and rich. 

 Set the bulbs about six inches apart, and about four inches deep, and, when convenient, placing a hand- 

 ful of sand around each to prevent rot. Cover the surface of the bed with light, short manure, as a 

 protection to the bulbs during the severe months of winter. Remove this covering as soon as the 

 severe frost is gone in spring. After flowering, and when the foliage is well matured, the bulbs may 

 be removed from the soil and kept dry until the following fall; or, if the bed is wanted for summer 

 flowering plants before the foliage is ripened, the bulbs may be carefully removed and again covered 

 with soil in any out-of-the-way corner of the garden until they have matured their foliage. 



Some cultivators allow their bulbs to remain in the beds for several years undisturbed, and with 

 excellent success. 



