Bulbs for forcing. 
Regardless of facilities, whether a large greenhouse, a con¬ 
servatory, or even a well-heated sunparlor or room, there 
will always be possibilities for the forcing of bulbs during 
wintertime. We know of an able gardener on a newly 
established estate, who used to force Narcissi, Hyacinths 
and Tulips near the kitchen stove. 
After the Chrysanthemums are over, what could we depend 
upon, during the dark wintermonths, if it were not for the 
early forcing bulbs, such as Narcissi, Hyacinths, Freesias, etc.? 
Whenever flowers are scarce, those, who have a stock of bulbs 
in pots or flats in their rootcellar, or buried outside, can 
always fill in and easily figure ahead of time, when they are 
needed. And in a small conservatory or a heated sunparlor 
nothing could be grown easier. 
Bulbs of good quality have a perfect flower already in their 
heart and with reasonable care will produce same. 
Freesias. 
The best time to plant Freesias is August; use a light sandy 
soil, decomposed cowmanure; the pots or flats should be 
buried outside in a cold frame, to keep them cool and 
stimulate rootaction. The first batch may be brought in the 
greenhouse around November 15th.; grow them cool by 
all means, because Freesias will not stand forcing and give 
them plenty water. After the buds appear, apply liquid 
manure and if necessary give them a little more heat. 
Elder’s Giant White. Largest and purest of all white 
Freesias; the individual blooms measure 2 inches and over 
in diameter; sturdy grower. $ 8.00 per 100. 
Purity. Pure white, with yellow blotch in the throat. 
$ 4.50 per 100, $ II .00 per bag of 250, $ 40.00 per thousand. 
Apotheose. A splendid novelty of a bright pink color with 
white throat. Very large flowers. $ 12.50 per 100. 
California. Golden yellow, very prolific, producing tall wiry 
spikes. 
$ 5.00 per 100, $ 12.00 per bag of 250, $ 45.00 per thousand. 
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