CHAPTER X, 
THE TUBEROSE. 
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HE original Single species is a native 
of the East Indies, and was intro- 
duced early in the sixteenth century. 
Ata much more recent date the com- 
mon or tall-growing Double Tuberose 
was raised from seed by Mons. Le 
Cour, of Leyden, Holland, who for 
many years would not part with a root, destroying all 
surplus, so that he could say that he had a monopoly of 
the only Double Tuberose in the world. The recently 
introduced variety, known as the Pearl, is a sport, hav- 
ing originated at Flushing, L. I.,in 1865. Its strong habit 
of growth, and dark, heavy foliage attracted attention, 
causing it to be given every chance for perfect develop- 
ment. The result was a variety far superior to the par- 
ent, both in size and number of flowers, with a marked 
superiority in habit of growth, the flower-stalks not being 
so tall by nearly a foot as the original, a feature making 
it invaluable for greenhouse culture. The Tuberose 
delights in a strong, rich soil, deep and moist. Manure, 
heat, and water are essential to its perfect development. 
For cultivation in the open border, the bulbs should be 
