How to force paperwhite bulbs indoors

BY JESSICA DAMIANO
Newsday

July 11, 2009

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Narcissus papyraceus, commonly called "paperwhites," are extremely easy to force indoors over the winter. And while you'll see lots of kits for sale - for $20, $30 or even $40 - all you really need is bulbs, a dish, pebbles and some water. You can have a roomful of fragrant flowers in time for the holidays if you start today. Here's how.
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Narcissus papyraceus, commonly called "paperwhites," are extremely easy to force indoors over the winter. And while you'll see lots of kits for sale - for $20, $30 or even $40 - all you really need is bulbs, a dish, pebbles and some water. You can have a roomful of fragrant flowers in time for the holidays if you start today. Here's how. (Handout)

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