. Bulbs and plants : autumn 1905. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. *ot Culture In the Window or Greenhouse.—A 4-inch pot is the best size for the successful growtli of the bulb. It delights in a light, rich, sandy soil; when placed in the pot the up- per surface of the bulb should show above the soil. After potting, water thor- oughly and place in a dark, cool cellar, or out of doors, well covered up with ashes, sand or such like material, there to remain until well- rooted, when they should be taken in, a fe
. Bulbs and plants : autumn 1905. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. *ot Culture In the Window or Greenhouse.—A 4-inch pot is the best size for the successful growtli of the bulb. It delights in a light, rich, sandy soil; when placed in the pot the up- per surface of the bulb should show above the soil. After potting, water thor- oughly and place in a dark, cool cellar, or out of doors, well covered up with ashes, sand or such like material, there to remain until well- rooted, when they should be taken in, a few at a time, to keep up a succession of bloom, and set in a warm and light place, in the house or green- house to bring them into flower. When in active growth they should have an abundance of water, Support the flower stems with light stakes if it becomes nec- essary to keep them erect. Glass Culture.—Hyacinths are very pret- ty and very interesting when grown in glasses. Their management thus is simple and as follows: Fill the glass with dean rain-water, so that the base of the bulb when set in the receptacle for it on top of the glass will just touch the water. Set away in a cool, dark place until well rooted. A succession may be kept up In the manner recommended for pot culture. Change the water frequently, washing out the roots, if necessary, to cleanse them of any foreign substance. A piece of char- coal in the glass will serve to keep the water sweet, and also afford nourishment to the plant. Out-Door Culture.—Plant in October or early in November, in soil deeply culti- vated and rich. Set the bulbs about six inches apart and about four inches deep, and when convenient, placing a handful of sand around each to prevent rot. Cover the surface of the bed with light, short manure, as a protection to the bulbs dur- ing the severe months of winter. Remove this covering as soon as the severe frost is gone in spring. After flowering, and when the foliage is well matured, t
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