As the season for potting Hyacinths, etc., is near at hand, and never having seen the method I practice, in print, although others may practice it, I deem it of some importance in the way of cleanliness and convenience; hence this communication, that others, if they choose, may avail themselves of it in preference to burying their pots after planting. I first select such sized pots as are suitable for the different kinds of bulbs and plant them in the usual way, treating Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissus, etc., all alike. I then take pots smaller than the pots in which the bulbs are planted, fill them with earth and invert them over the bulb, pressing them down slightly; thus I secure the necessary darkness while the roots are penetrating the soil, the weight of the pot and contents preventing the bulb from rising, as is sometimes the case.

I then set them in the cellar, or on the floor of the greenhouse, or other convenient place, give attention to watering, and upon inspection, which is easily done, select such as are the farthest advanced, removing the upper pots, placing those selected in the light, pursuing the usual course; the Romans especially soon go into bloom.

Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 27th, 1886.