Glass Bulb Plants

Now is the timo to start your buil In glasses for the winter's bloom. Growing them in vases of 'water is popular for two reaeons; in the iirst place, it is a pleasure to watcli the tfevelopnient of the cutiré plant, and secondly, it is a very Oaey and clean way of obtaiining a goodly kIiow of bfiutiful ñowers. It reqnires, mortover, iki horttcultural knowledge or skill. as any onc mny bc snccessfnl by observing a few obivious rules. It must be remembered always tliat in order to produce íino flowerg all tmlba must iirst torm tóiek reots, and as the da.rkness prevetuts the top growth of the plant, bat ratber aids tliat mysterïous procesa of Ing ili;it is generally In plant life carried on nnder the iri-iully cover of the earth, it is better to place the glaas in a cool cellar or closet, "vhere there is at the same time plenty of air, until the roots nre well formed and the plant begins to sprout. The water in the glasses should just reach, not touch, the bulbs, and after tlicy have 1ccil brought into the room where they are to flower they ghould ) be kept in a place lirre it wül not be too hoi. They like ruther a low 1 i' iiiü'. ajthough requiring plenty of air and light. In cboosing yonr bnlbs, select those Umi .ir.' hard and heavy, as for -u-induw plante you wül wand the best.