GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 



very quickly, and make a mass of attractive green 

 often where ferns have failed to grow. 



WINTER BLOOMING BULBS 



Of all the bulbs for winter blooming, the Chinese 

 lily is one of the most satisfactory, as it flowers 

 in a few weeks, and is grown in a shallow bowl in 

 water, with pebbles to hold it in position. It is best 

 to set it in a dark place for a week or two until 

 the roots start, when it can be brought to a light 

 window. 



The paper white narcissus and the Roman hya- 

 cinth can also be grown in water, or placed in soil 

 if preferred. They will blossom in about eight 

 weeks. The other Dutch" bulbs will take longer, 

 although the hyacinths are easily grown in water 

 by setting each bulb in a hyacinth glass or an open- 

 mouth pickle bottle, with water enough to just 

 touch the bottom of the bulb, and then putting 

 away in a cold, dark place (like a cellar), until the 

 roots nearly touch the bottom of the glass. A few 

 pieces of charcoal help to keep the water sweet. 

 Bring gradually to a light window, and when flower 

 buds are well started, put in the sun. By bringing 

 out this way in the order of their best develop- 

 ment, flowers can be had for a long season. The 



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