Brackets. There are very useful brackets
to be had for fastening into the sides of the
window casings. Very pretty effects may
be had by placing one or two of these on
the sides of the window and growing some
drooping plant, like the canary bird vine,
for instance.
Bulh glasses. A great deal of interest
and pleasure may be had, and a lot learned,
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from watching a hyacinth bulb develop.
This may be done by growing the bulb in a
bulb, or hyacinth, glass. This has a rather
large base, and draws in toward the top;
but nearly at the top the sides suddenly
flare out, forming a basin which is just large
enough to comfortably hold the largest
sized hyacinth bulb. Water is put in these
to just touch the bottom of the bulb. The
filled glasses are then set away in a cool,
dark place until the roots develop.
Fertilizers. None are needed, as a rule,
but when feeding becomes desirable apply
in solution. Formulas for liquid manure
and another for a soluble chemical fertil-
izer are given on pages 74 and 75, Chap-
ter VI. The prepared plant food tablets,
to be had in the seed stores, are thoroughly
reliable.
