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GROWING HYACINTHS ON GLASSES! 
Growing Hyacinths on glasses should be more widely propagated, as 
few plants, if any, can give so much pleasure and satisfaction in the home 
during the dark winter months than Hyacinths on glasses. 
It is a real joy, having its new attraction every time again, to watch 
tne gay colored Hyacinths develop in the home and when once succeeded in 
growing fine flowers, cne will wish to have Hyacinths in his home every winter. 
To obtain good results is not difficult at all, a child can do it, if the 
following hints are observed: 
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Take good sound bulbs, preferably Ist or 2nd size. 
The best time to put Hvacinths on glasses is from the end of September on. 
Clean glasses thoroughly and fill with pure water, a little piece of char- 
coal may be added to keep the water pure. 
Place bulbs on the glasses, taking care that the bottom of the bulbs nearly 
but not quite touches the water. 
Then place glasses in a cool, dark but airy space in a temperature of about 
50-55 F. degrees where the rootgrowth soon commences. Watch the glasses 
regularly and keep water on the necessary level, replacing it by fresh 
water if it should become foul. 
One of the most important points for success is that the bulbs are not 
brought to the light too soon, therefore do not place bulbs into the light 
before the flowerbud has just grown completely out of the bulb. This can 
easily be ascertained by carefully handling the nose through your thumb 
and finger. If the flowerbud, which is inside the nose, is out, you will. feel 
a little hollow between the bud and the bulb. 
Then bring the glasses gradually — not at once — to the full light of 
the window, 60-70 F. degrees being the best suitable temperature to further 
develop the flowers. Take care that the evaporated water is regularly 
replenished so as nearly to touch the bottom of the bulb again. Use for 
this purpose water having the same temperature as the room. Avoid dry 
room temperature. 

A Hyacinth started on a lovely glass makes a very attractive gift. 
