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CHIONODOXAS GROWN IN FIBRE 



HYACINTH GROWN IN FIBRE 



HENDERSON'S 



PKEPAKED FIBRE. 



An excellent modern medium in which to grow and flower 

 bulbs during winter in bowls, jardineres, fern dishes, etc. 

 WITHOUT DRAINAGE. Always sweet, clean to handle, no 

 drip. The most charming way of growing bulbs for the house. 



TRUMPET NARCISSUS GROWN IN FIBRE 



Henderson's Prepared Fibre is composed of desintegrated Holland peat fertilized 

 and blended with pulverized charcoal, and crushed oyster shells. It furnishes in an 

 assimilable form all of the plant food elements needed by bulbs. It is light, clean, 

 nice to handle, odorless, always remains sweet and if used as directed below it retains 

 just the right amount of moisture to encourage healthy, luxuriant growth and 

 perfection of bloom. 



But perhaps the crowning merit of Henderson's Prepared Fibre is the charming 

 effect produced by bulbs flowering in fancy bowls, fern dishes, small jardineres 

 or other receptacles without drainage holes in the bottom so they can be placed 

 anywhere without danger of soiling anything from drip. One lady sends us photo- 

 graphs, one showing " Paper white " narcissus fibre grown in a glass jar. She says 

 " I like to watch the root development " the other photo shows a splendid hyacinth 

 in a fancy teapot. Showing that almost anything may be utilized for the purpose 

 though we can furnish special Bulb Bowls if desired as offered on page 65. 

 . Almost any of the spring flowering bulbs may be grown in Henderson's Prepared 

 Fibre but we specially recommend Roman and Dutch hyacinths. Early flowering 

 tulips, all kinds of narcissus, lily of the valley pips after ripened by frost or cold 

 storage. Crocus, chionodoxas, scillas, snowdrops, etc. 



Success in flowering bulbs in fibre, however, as in soil, depends upon proper treat- 

 ment, i.e., fill the vase or bowl to a little below the rim with moistened fibre — not 

 so wet that water can be squeezed out — plant the bulbs in it, the tops just showing 

 above the surface. Do not press the bulbs down too firmly or they may be forced 

 up when they commence to throw out roots. The bulbs may be spaced so they 

 almost touch. After planting, which should be done soon after the bulbs are 

 received, they should be placed to make roots in a dark cool airy place as a cellar, 

 outhouse or cool garret, not in a confined closet. It requires about 8 weeks to 

 develop the root system sufficiently to produce best flowers. The fibre must be 

 kept moist all the time, but not sodden, particularly before the bulbs have made 

 enough root growth to absorb the moisture. If too much water by accident be given, 

 tip the bowls on their side and drain it off. 



Where garden space or cold frames are available the following method of caring 

 for the bulbs while making roots is less troublesome and furnishes more desirable 

 and uniform conditions, i.e., place the potted bulbs in a trench or cold frame and 

 cover them over 3 or 4 inches deep with soil, ashes, leaf mould or similar material. 

 If exposed to the autumn rains no further attention need be given to the moisture 

 problem, but if not exposed to the weather the bowls should be examined twice a 

 week and the fibre kept uniformly damp. 



When the bulbs have rooted and made some top growth they may be taken into 

 the house to develop foliage and flowers by taking them in at intervals of ten days 

 or two weeks a succession of bloom may be enjoyed throughout the winter if a 

 sufficient, number be provided when removed to the house place near the light in a 

 cool room free from drying furnace heat. A temperature of 50° to 60° produces the 

 best flowers. 



Growing bulbs in Henderson's Prepared Fibre is an easy and most interesting 

 method and the effect when in flower is charming. 



Price of Henderson's Prepared Fibre, 50c. per peck; $1.50 per bushel, 

 (not mailable). 



SCILLAS GROWN IN FIBRI 



TULIPS GROWN IN FIBRE 



NARCISSUS "ELVIRA" GROWN IN FIBRE 



FOR BOWLS SUITABLE FOR GROWING BULBS IN HENDERSON'S PREPARED FIBRE, SEE PAGE 65. 



