Evening star., 1946-02-17
NARc1ssUs BULBS.

Leave your narcissus bulbs growing
In the water where they have
bloomed. The sunlight gives then
food which will help give bloom.
next year. When green begins te
fade and leaves droop, shake gravel
from roots, place bulbs in cool
shady place. Let dry. Later when
ground is warm, plant in yard where
they will bloom next spring. Feed
plant food in fall.
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AFRICAN vIOLETSs
From Mrs. G. E. w., Falls Church
Va)
Can some one tell me about root
ing African violet leaves in water?
Mine is starting to have very small
leaves at end of the stem. Should
I wait until they have roots before
transplanting them? These are
purple. Can one do the same with
pink ones?
fFrom Mrs. L. M. r., Washington J
Will the lady that has pink
African violets be kind enough te
give me a leaf or two and tell me
how to grow it? I am very anxious
to have one and haven't been able
to buy pink or white one.
haven't any, but think they are
beautiful.
HANGING NASTURTIUM?
From Mrs. M. A. w., Washington.
Is there any one who can tell me
how to get the Hanging Nastur.
tium?" And will it grow in Wash
ington climate? Also what is the
care I must render for it? Woulo
appreciate all you know on this SUBJ
ject. How long before 1t will bios.
som?
PLANT CARE?
From Mrs. M. r. S., Clinton, Md. J
Can any one tell me what hap
pened to the blossoms on my Christ
mas cactus? Having gotten about
as large as the head of a tack they
suddenly dropped off for no ap-
parent reason. The plant itself con-
tinue to thrive and grow, and is as
healthy looking as any I have ever
seen.
Also, what is the proper treatment
for a cyclamen? The blossoms gel
paler and more sickly looking as
they develop and there is an occas-
ional dead leaf on the plant. Is II
true that the bulb should be dried
and rested, as a gladiola bulb is foI
instance? A florist once told me
the cyclamen was a native of North
ern Europe and should be kept in a
cool room (Which I have done, but
the dictionary says it's native OF
Southern Europe. Can some one
help me?
HOUSE PLANT?
From Mrs. A. H. H., Riperdale, Nd. J
Can any one tell me how I can get
house plant called either baby s
breath" or "baby's tears?
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WINTER BOUQUETS.
From Mrs. M. d. D., Alexandria, J
For a long time have been en-
joying reading the Readers Clear
ing House, but never felt I had any,
thing to contribute, only much to
learn. Recently, however, a reader
asked for information on making
winter bouquets. I have made a
number with good results. The first
thing to do is have field trip in
search of dried leaves, weeds and
branches of various shapes and sizes
keeping in mind the bowl you ex-
pect to use for the arrangement
Weeds having seed pods. even burrs,
pine cones, grasses, cat-o-nine- tails
dried Queen Anne's lace, and leaves
do nicely. Ordinary enamels in the
colors you choose are grand for
painting them and make durable
finish. However, if you prefer a dull
finish, chalky in appearance, the
water paints or show card paints
are lovely. 1t is better to paint them
with a brush rather than to try to
dip them. After they are thoroughly
dry, place your modelling clay, soft
ened by working in your hands, in
the bowl and arrange your painted
pieces by sticking the stems in the
soft clay. They are inexpensive and