A GARDEN-ROOM FULL OF FLOWERS WHEN IT IS DESOLATE OUTSIDE 
Half greenhouse, half conservatory this abutment from the dwelling is in fact 
brought into it as a lounge, where the semblance of spring discounts the late winter 
DEFYING THE WINTER 
HENRY GIBSON 
A Feast of Flowers for the Holidays and After, and Many Delicacies for the 
Table That the Gardener May Have When all Outdoors is in the Grip of Cold 
HFCAUSF winter is approaching it does not necessarily 
follow that a farewell for a few months to all garden 
work shall be said. Far otherwise, indeed, provided 
- — -*>® the aid of a greenhouse may be had for the period. 
And in fact can any garden that only functions half its time be 
said to be efficient? Not only does the greenhouse take up 
the succession for the winter, but it serves the outdoor garden 
in just the same way, in its season, as the outdoors serves the 
“ under glass.” The complete garden, of necessity, has a green- 
house. To wind out the gardener’s year, the scene of action 
at this time of year moves indoors, where we find plenty to do. 
Many plants that will flower profusely during the next few 
months will need to be purchased as established young pot 
plants to be grown on as such or planted directly into the 
benches. 
Bulbs for Winter and Easter 
O F COURSE bulbs are essential, for many of them can be 
had in bloom in a comparatively short time from planting, 
and at this season no time should be lost in securing an assort- 
ment, and getting them potted or boxed so that they may be- 
come well rooted before any attempt is made to force them into 
flower. Roman Hyacinths, and Paper-white Narcissus are 
the earliest to bloom. If planted at once, and given four to 
five weeks to make a mass of roots, they may be had in flower 
shortly after Christmas. Grand Soleil d’Or (Tazetta Narcissus) 
is a desirable early flowering yellow variety. Thefirstof the larger 
Trumpet Daffodils to flower when forced are the French grown 
Trumpet Major Narcissus. Golden Spur, and Double Van 
Sion are the best of the trumpet sorts from Holland, and by 
planting at once, one may enjoy the flowers from the middle of 
January on, if successive batches are brought into the green- 
house to maintain a supply. 
Tulips also occupy a useful place among early flowering bulbs 
and La Reine is still the‘‘Queen”of the early forcers. It is reason- 
able in price, easy to grow, and useful for almost any decorative 
purpose. Use Yellow Prince and Chrysolora for yellows; and 
among the reds Belle Alliance and Artus are reliable. 
Proserpine is the best of the forcing pinks and the most ex- 
pensive! Rose Luisante has a fine rose color and is an excellent 
forcer. Pink Beauty and Cottage Maid are both beautiful. 
Keizerskroon should be added because of its very showy charac- 
ter; it is scarlet edged with yellow. White Hawk is the best of 
the whites. 
Of the double varieties adapted for forcing Couronne d’Or 
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