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There is always a sense of something lacking in the most sumptuously furnished residence 
in which flowers do not find a place, and conversely a few fresh blooms tastefully arranged 
invariably add that touch of refinement, that illusive atmosphere, which transforms the 
most humble of dwellings into a “ home.” 
That this subtle influence of flowers upon 
the home is universally recognised is evidenced 
by the vast quantities of bulbs and plants that 
are forced annually for sale as cut flowers, but 
there is a certain fascination in growing one’s 
own blooms, and all the spring flowers are so 
easy of culture that with a little trouble every- 
one may do so. There is, too, a special charm 
about these early spring blossoms which is not 
to be found in the summer flowers, and it may 
be doubted whether the most beautiful Rose, 
in the height of summer, is ever half so much 
appreciated as. the first humble Snowdrop. 
There is a certain dewy freshness about the 
Daffodil for example which gives it a foremost 
place amongst the favourites for table decora- 
tion, and the effect of its bright golden blossoms 
and fresh greyish -green foliage, especially under 
a mellow artificial light, is altogether delightful. 
Where all arc beautiful, however, it is un- 
gracious to make comparisons ; the brilliancy of 
the Early Tulips, the stately grace of their later 
sisters, the Darwins and Cottage Garden 
varieties ; the delicate freshness of the Roman 
Hyacinths ; and the Freesias, with their 
sweet fragrance ; the dazzling brightness of 
the Anemones and Ranunculus ; the dainty 
grace and delicious perfume of the Lily of the 
Valley ; and the quaint forms of the Iris and 
Fritillarias, all have their own special charm. 
Nor are they confined exclusively to the spring 
months. On the contrary it will be seen from 
the following calendar — which gives the months 
in which with ordinary treatment they will 
flower — the bulbous-rooted plants will provide 
a supply of flowers for cutting throughout the 
whole of the year. 
A Calendar of Flowers for Table Decoration . 
NOVEMBER— DECEMBER. 
Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus Paper White and Double Roman, The Due van Thol 
Tulips, and Christmas Roses. 
JANUARY— FEBRUARY. 
Early Daffodils, Freesias, and Early Single and Double Tulips. 
MARCH— APRIL. 
Daffodils and Narcissus, Jonquils. Grape Hyacinths, Fritillarias. Spir-eas, Anemone 
Fulgens, Single and Double Tulips. 
MAY— JUNE. 
Darwin and Cottage Garden Tulips, Ixias and Spar axis, Early Flowering Gladioli, 
I„ily of the Valley, Anemones, Ranunculus, English and Spanish Iris. 
JUDY— AUGUST. 
Lilies, Lemoine’s Gladioli, Alstrcembrias, Tigridias. 
SEPTEMBER— OCTOBER. 
Montbretias, Lilium lancipolium, Gladioli, &c. 
