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Amateurs Attention! 

 Something New 

 Growing Bulbs in Fiber 



The Idea of Growing Bulbs in Fiber was a new one for this country, until we offered 

 it three years ago. but it has been practised successfully in England for many years 



A most interesting metliod 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 ob- 

 tained 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 indefinite period. 



.\ny 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 Hya- 

 cinths are available, also Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissi. It is better not to mix different varie- 

 ties 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 bulbs will require practically no attention 

 for the first few weeks, and may be stood in a warm, airy position, but on no account must 

 thej- 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 inch or so long, but great care must be taken not to allow the fiber to dry, other- 

 wise the flower buds become blind. The surface of the fiber should always look moist ; 

 but, if too much water has been given, the bowl may be held carefully on its side so that 

 the surplus water may drain awaj'. As the growth increases, more water will be required, 

 and as much light as possible, to insure 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 out of position. 



Prepared Fiber, one-quarter bus. $1, one-half bus. $1.50, bus. $2.50 



SPECIAL OFFERS: 3 Roman or Dutch Hyacinths and 1 Art Jardiniere ; 

 or 6 Tulips, red, white or yellow, 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. Write for special price to clubs. 



Practically any variety of bulbs will grow and flower 

 to perfection in our prepared fiber, if the instructions 



as given above are carried out ; or we shall be happy to answer any further questions along these lines. 



SPECIAL NOTICE "^^ induce the growing of bulbs in fiber, we will make the following offer of 



prizes for photographs of bulbs grown and flowered in fiber, to be submitted 



not later than May i, 1913. 



ist prize Sio 00 



2d prize 



3d prize 



4th prize 



5th prize 



( Coupons supplied ^witii eaeh order) 



Ist prize. 1912 



R. Ito, 109 Prince St.. New York City 



2d prize, 1912 



Mrs. \V. S. Walker. 1S04 15th Ave.. Seattle. Wash. 



5 00 

 4 00 

 3 00 

 2 oc 



3ra prize, 1912 



Adelaide Poste, Canton, New York 



To those who have Jardinieres of their own we can highly recommend the "COLD- 

 STORAGE" LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY, quoted on page 19, which we can supply at all 

 seasons of the year. No special culture required, and it will flower in a temperature of 

 60° to 70° in about thirty days. Grow some to present to your friends at Christmas ; 

 they will be unique and acceptable. 



