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two-thirds full, rap the pot on the bottom, to settle 
the soil, but do not press it in, level the surface, and 
place in a little scouring sand, then select the bulbs, 
and place six or eight of them in each pot, setting 
them in a circle with one in the centre; till up the 
pot to within an inch of the rim, with the soil, that 
the top of the bulbs may be about even with the sur¬ 
face of the soil; water them sparingly until they com¬ 
mence growing, after which they will require more 
frequent watering. Place them in a window, where 
they can have as much sun and air as possible, till they 
are in flower, then remove them into a more shady 
place, and they will remain in flower for several weeks. 
The bulbs should be taken up as soon as the flower 
stalks and leaves begin to decay, and be kept in the 
way directed for the other sorts. 
VIOLA TRICOLOR. 
This is also called Pansy, and has become a flower 
of some repute among florists, as many of the varieties 
have remarkably large flowers of brilliant colors. The 
seed should be sown in Spring, or as soon as it is 
gathered from the plants in summer. In April or 
May, make the bed in which it is intended to sow the 
seed; it should be of rich soil, and in a shady situa¬ 
tion ; lay just as much fine soil over the seed as will 
cover it, and gently pat it down, and if the weather 
