'INDOW GARDENING 
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Tulips. 
Few flowers have received the marked attention, and been so universally grown 
and admirted, as the Tulips. But few plants are so varied in their characters, 
and scarcely a family so large but what has more poor relations. No class of 
plants has so many superb varieties. The late flowering or show varieties are 
among ths brightest ornaments of the garden. We regret so few of the many 
sorts are suitable for forcing, or for early flowering in the " window." The fol- 
lowing varieties can be successfully grown in pots, giving them the same soil and 
treatment as recommended for the Hyacinth. They should be planted in five- 
inch pots, putting five bulbs in each, one in the centre, the four equally distant 
about one inch from the rim. Plant as early as they can be procured in the fall. 
Plunge out of doors, and let them remain until the first of December, when they 
may be brought in. As soon as they show signs of growth, water moderately ; 
give them plenty of light, sun, and air; a cool situation suits them best. 
Due Van TVioU Red and Yellow — single ; the 
earliest va- 
riety. 
do do double; showy 
and early. 
S c a r 1 e t — very bright and 
showy. 
White — very fine, large, and 
perfect flower. 
Yellow — one of the best yellow 
sorts grown. 
Crimson — large flower, but not 
so early. 
Gold striped — early, and very 
showy. 
Potterhakher, White and Yellow — Both are 
good for forcing; flowers 
larger tlian the Due Van 
Tholl's, but not as early; 
very fine for a succession. 
Tournesol, (double), Red and Yellow — a very large flower, opens wide, is a 
free bloomer, and very showy. 
Tlorentine (sweet scented) — exquisite on account of its delicious fragrance. 
With these varieties we advise the amateur to stop, as we think the room can 
be filled with plants that are better adapted to indoor culture. 
Fig, 33.— Pot of 
Tlie Narcissus 
\% admirablr adapted for window gardening; soil and general treatment same as 
for the Hyacinth. 
They should be planted in Septen.uer, one .q a pot, which 
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