Excerpt from Descriptive Catalogue of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Lilies, and Other Bulbous Flower Roots, With a Choice Selection of Winter Blooming Plants, for Autumn, 1872: Offered for Sale by John Saul, Nurseryman, Seed Grower, Florist and Importer, Washington, D. C It is not well to commence too soon with glasses from the beginning of October up to December is the best time. Fill the glasses with water, (rain water is the best, ) place in the bulbs so that the base of each barely touches the water, and put them in a dark, dry place; when the roots are about two or three inches long, they may be brought to the light, but not too suddenly exposed; as the foliage and trusses advance, give all the air possible, otherwise they Will be drawn up too weak. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy.

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