ing some light and heat. After a week or ten 
days of this treatment they can be placed in a 
sun window with safety. 
Bulb Growing in Water and Pebbles 
There is another method of growing bulbs 
in the house which is most simple and fascinat¬ 
ing. Use a fancy receptacle such as a china 
dish or bowl. Fill this receptacle with small 
white pebbles, chipped marble, or crushed gran¬ 
ite. Then fill up with water until level with 
the pebbles or chips. Press the bulbs gently 
into the pebbles so they will stand erect. As 
they begin to grow the roots will wind their 
way through the pebbles and stones and soon 
gain a firm hold for the bulbs. As the water 
is gradually absorbed by the roots, an additional 
supply should be given. 
The varieties best suited for this method of 
culture are Chinese Lilies, Paper White Nar¬ 
cissus, Scilly Isle Narcissus, Poetaz Narcissus, 
and all varieties of Polyanthus Narcissus. 
Directions for Growing Hyacinths in 
Water 
Fill the glass with clean water so that the 
base of the bulb is just touching the water sur¬ 
face. Place the bulb in a dark closet or cellar 
having a good circulation of air. 
When the glass is almost filled with roots 
you may bring the bulbs into a stronger light. 
Change the water. While the plants should 
have plenty of fresh air, keep them out of 
strong draughts and under no circumstances 
let the sun shine directly on the glass or this 
will heat up the water and damage the tender 
roots. 
Outdoor Culture of Hyacinths, Nar¬ 
cissi, Tulips, etc. 
The first flowers of the spring are pro¬ 
duced from bulbs. Almost pushing their noses 
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