It seems to like a light loamy soil to grow in, and sends 

 up the flower-stems and leaves early in spring. After the 

 flower fades the plant ought to be grown in a light situation 

 and freely watered, in order that it may be able to perfect its 

 leaves. When these are fully formed and die off, it ought to 

 be removed to a dry shelf and kept there until the period of 

 growth comes round, when it can be watered and treated as 

 before. Young bulbs are formed round the old one every 

 season, by which it can be propagated. 



