CATALOGUE OF BULBS 
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BULB CULTURE in Ornamental Bowls 
T HE cultivation of Bulbs in Bowls without drainage has become exceedingly popular, and 
is both simple and clean in operation. Almost any bulbous-rooted plant can be success¬ 
fully cultivated in this way, and by commencing operations in August and continuing 
with successive pottings throughout the autumn a continuous display of flowers can be secured 
during the dull months of winter and early spring when flowers are so much appreciated, and 
this at little cost and with the minimum of attention; whilst retarded Lily of the Valley may 
be flowered throughout the entire summer. 
The fibre compost should first be slightly moistened, then place a layer of lump charcoal 
in the bottom of the bowl, and upon this a layer of compost, 2 or 3 ins. deep. Into this 
insert the bulbs, taking care not to press them down too firmly or the roots will be unable 
to penetrate the compost, then fill up with more compost to within an inch of the top, and 
sprinkle with water until the whole is thoroughly damp, but not sodden, and the operation 
is complete. The bulbs should now be placed in a cool dark room or cupboard, where the 
air circulates freely, but from which frost can be excluded, in order to encourage root action, 
and during this period they should be examined periodically and watered when necessary. 
The fibre must on no account be allowed to become dry. At the end of six or eight weeks 
the bulbs should be well rooted, and will probably have made an inch or more of top growth; 
they may then be removed to the room in which they are to flower, placing them close to the 
window to keep the foliage dwarf and sturdy. As they come into bloom rather more water 
will be required, and on no account must the fibre become dry at any time; on the other 
hand water should not be allowed to stand in the bottom of the bowl. The condition to be 
'aimed at is one of uniform dampness. 
For the earliest batch, Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Hyacinths specially prepared, Paper 
White Narcissus, and Freesia refracta alba may be started in August or early in September. 
During October and November Hyacinths, Choice Named Single, first and second size, 
Cynthella or Miniature Hyacinths, Early Single and Double Tulips, Daffodils in variety, 
Polyanthus and Poetaz Narcissus, Campernelle Jonquils, Grape Hyacinths (Heavenly Blue), 
Named Crocus, Fritillaria Meleagris, Scilla Sibirica, etc., may be potted in successive batches. 
Lily of the Valley (Retarded Crowns) may be potted up at any time, and will flower within 
four or five weeks; these, however, and Freesias should not be placed in the dark, but should 
be immediately exposed to the full light. 
SPECIAL PREPARED FIBRE COMPOST 
Clean*and Odourless. Per peck, 1/-; per bushel, 3/6. 
No effort is spared to maintain the High Standard of our 
Bulbs, which are of the highest possible quality, and the varieties 
enumerated in this list are, in our opinion, the best of their 
respective classes. 
Carriage Paid in the United Kingdom on all orders of Bulbs 
amounting to £1 and upwards. 
SPECIAL NOTE.—Varieties of all Bulbs not included in this Catalogue can be supplied at 
lowest current prices for best quality. 
Special Prices for larger quantities will be gladly given on application. 
