the work of root making- must be done before this time. If the 
roots are not properly developed, good results cannot be expected. 
The roots are properly developed when they begin to force their 
way out of the hole in the bottom of the pot. The pots may be 
stored for this resting period either indoors or outdoors. If they 
are to go indoors, select a cold, dark place, such as a cool cellar 
or basement. The bulbs must be watered once or twice a w T eek. 
If they are to go outdoors, one of two methods may be employed. 
Either dig a trench in the ground for them; or prepare a box. If 
a trench is dug, it must be at least eighteen inches deep, and wide 
enough to take in the widest receptacles. Place two inches of 
coal ashes on the bottom of the trench. This layer assists drain- 
age and offers an obstacle in the path of ascending worms. Now 
the pots of bulbs are placed on the ashes and soil put all about 
and above them. Fill in the rest of the trench with soil or coal 
ashes. Coal ashes form a looser layer than that made by soil, so 
it is easier to shovel off the ashes in cold weather. Never use 
wood ashes, because of the lye in them, which trickling down to 
the bulbs would kill them. Leave them thus until you wish to 
take them in. But allow six weeks for development. Nature 
does the watering. The second method, that of using a box, is 
an excellent one for use in schools. Get a box the size you wish; 
it should have a depth of at least two feet. Put an inch layer of 
sand, soil or ashes over the entire bottom of the box, placing the 
pots on this. Cover the pots in the box with sand and then fill 
the box full with coal ashes. In extreme weather put a covering 
over the box which is left outdoors, on the ground or a roof. Again 
nature does the watering. The box may be lined with a heavy 
wrapping paper, which insures greater warmth. Be sure to mark 
the pots with wax crayons. This is very essential in school work, 
so that children may receive their own pots. 
Care of Bulbs — When the pots come out of the darkness, do not 
immediately bring them into direct sunshine. Let this be gradual, 
first leaving them in a darkened part of a room, and finally when 
the buds begin to open, see that they receive the direct sunlight. 
