Useful Paper before the A.W.C, Ata meeting of the Gardening Department of the American Woman's Club held at the Carlton Cafe on Wednesday morning Mrs. G. B. Fryer spoke on the care of bulbs, giving some very practical suggestions. The ideal soil is loamy and sandy, said the speaker, and to ensure perfect development the roots should be allowed to get their full growth before the leaves are allowed to sprout, Bulbs grown in glasses require fresh water, which should be renewed about once a week. It is a good plan to place a lump of charcoal in the water, which must only just reach the bulb. The bulbs should be placed in a dark, airy room to allow the roots to grow and in six weeks they may be given more light, but not placed in the sun, ° as that weakens the growth.
Bulbs grown in pots should be planted in five-inch pots with light soil shaken down, but not pressed, and then placed in a cold frame covered with a, thick layer of ashes. dead leaves and the like. Hyacinths tulips, narcissus and Chinese lilies may be grown in this way.
A new Russian weekly, "Abroad," made its appearance in Shanghai on Monday. It. claims to be impartial. turn to make their home in Shanghai. The bride's going away costume was a blue coat-frock and hat of the same colour trimmed with grey dust feathers. prohibited without permission.
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