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Arthur T. Boddin{> ton, 34^2 West 14th St., New Vork City 



Amateurs Attention! Something New- 

 Growing Bulbs in Fiber 



Eoman Hyacinths growing in liber 



should always look moist, but, if too much water has been given, the bowl 

 may be held carefullj' on its side so that the surplus water may drain awa\-. 

 As the growth increases, more water will be required, and as much light as 

 possible, to ensure sturdy foliage. 



This fiber also answers admirably instead of water for Hyacinths grown 

 in glasses, but care should be taken to fill the glasses as lightly as possible 

 with the compost; if packed in tightly, root growth is liable to push bulbs 

 •ml of position. 



Prepared Fiber, one-quarter bus. 75 cts., one-balf bus. $1.25, 



bus. $2 



SPECIAL OFFERS : 3 Roman or Dutch Hyacinths and 1 Art 

 Jardiniere ; or 6 Tulips, red, white or yellow, and 1 Art Jardiniere; 

 or 12 Crocus, blue, yellow or white, and 1 Art Jardiniere; or 5 

 Paper White Narcissus and 1 Art Jardiniere; or 4 Narcissus 

 Golden Spur (yellow) and 1 Art Jardiniere; or 3 Chinese Sacred 

 Narcissus and 1 Art Jardiniere, with sufficient fiber and charcoal 

 to grow any of the above collections for $1, 3 for $2.75. 



Practically any variety of bulbs will grow and flower to perfection in our 

 prei^ared fiber, if tlie instructions as given above are carried out ; or we shall 

 i)e happy to answer any further questions along these lines. Last year we 

 delivered cjuite a large quantity, and we have yet to hear of one failure. 



^PFriAI NOTirF To induce the growing of bulbs in fiber, we will 

 Jl L.\,in.L. iiv/iiv.1^. j,,^^ following offer of prizes for photographs 



of bulbs grown and flowered in fiber (to be supplied by us), same to be 

 submitted not later llian .May i, 1912. 



1st prize $10 00 



2(1 prize 5 00 



3d prize 4 00 



4th prize ,> 00 



5th prize 2 00 



(Coupons supplied with each ordei) 



The Idea of Growing Bulbs in Fiber was a new one for this couln- 

 try. till we offered them two years ago, but it has been practised 

 successfully in England for many years. 



A most interesting method of growing bulbs is to place them in bowls. 

 Hyacinth glasses and jardinieres filled with prepared fiber; far better results 

 for home decoration may be obtained in this way than by using ordinary 

 potting soil. 



For this system of culture no drainage is necessary, and the bowls which 

 are specially made for the purpose are not pierced with the usual holes for 

 drainage. They are non-porous, and may be placed on tables and columns, 

 or they can be used in halls and corridors without the slightest risk of 

 injury. 



The fiber is perfectly clean to handle, odorless, and remains sweet for an 

 idefinite period. 



Any receptacle may be used for the purpose provided it is non-porous, 

 but the bulbs to be planted in them should be suited to their size. Crocuses, 

 Scillas, Snowdrops and Grape Hyacinths are available, also Tulips, Hya- 

 cinths and Narcissi. It is better not to mix different varieties of bulbs in one 

 bowl unless simultaneous flowering can be assured. 



This specially prepared fiber we offer requires moistening only before 

 use. Having selected suitable receptacles for the bulbs to be grown, place a 

 few pieces of charcoal (which we also supply with the fiber) at the bottom of 

 the bowl. Then cover the charcoal with moistened fiber according to the 

 depth of the bowl, placing the bulbs in position so that their tips reach to 

 within half inch of the rim. The spaces between and around the bulbs 

 should be filled with moistened fiber, carefully firmed in by hand. The bulljs 

 will require practically no attention for the first few weeks, and may be 

 stood in a warm, airy position, but on no account must they be shut up in a 

 close cupboard. 



If the fiber has been properly moistened, there will be no need to give 

 water until 

 the shoots are 

 an incli or so 

 long, but 

 great care 

 must be taken 

 not to allow 

 the fiber to 

 dry, other- 

 w i s e the 

 flower buds 

 become blind. 

 The surface 

 of the fiber 



XfarcissuB growing in fiber 



