GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 



hyacinth bulbs can be bought from five cents to 

 twenty-five cents apiece, according to their fine 

 breeding. 



Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths when grown in 

 good soil in the shallow ^^pans,'' should be set 

 deeply enough to be just covered, quite closely to- 

 gether if wanted in a group, thoroughly watered, 

 and then put in a cold, dark place (frost free, how- 

 ever). Keep moist for from two to four mos. — 

 when you can begin bringing them into the warm 

 living-room as desired, and place in the sunlight 

 after buds form. "With this method is secured a 

 succession of bloom from January until the spring 

 flowers come out-of-doors. 



The freesia and the oxalis are of the ^^Cape" 

 group of bulbs, and when started in the fall should 

 blossom in four or five months. Plant in good, rich 

 soil (half a dozen to a 5-in. pot), set away in a cool 

 but light place, and leave until some leaf growth 

 has started. Then bring into a light, warm room 

 as desired for different periods of bloom. The 

 amaryllis is another foreign bulb that comes into 

 market in the late fall. Pot it in rich soil, rather 

 sandy, do not cover the top of the buJb, and keep 

 rather dry until it gets a good start. When buds 

 are noticed, put the plant where it will get the sun- 

 light, and water regularly. 



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