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Rubrum also may be grown in pots with commend- 

 able success. 



The Calla Lilies are well known as pot subjects, 

 but comparatively few know that they are also 

 suitable for bedding out in this latitude. Both the 

 yellow Elliottiana and the white spotted leaf sort, 

 Richardia alba are adapted to bedding purposes. 



The dormant bulbs should be planted outside 

 after all danger from frost is over in the spring, 

 where they will bloom during the summer months, 

 and the bulbs should be dug up and stored like 

 potatoes after the tops have been killed by frost. 



Not so well known is the Ismene Lily, or so- 

 called Peruvian Daffodil, which produces large 

 Amaryllis-like flowers of pure white, rather oddly 

 formed and blooming quite soon after the bulbs are 

 planted. 



In the Fall the Ismene bulbs may be dug and 

 stored same as the Calla, or after a few weeks of 

 rest, the bulbs may be potted up and brought 

 again into bloom for the house in winter. This 

 chapter would be incomplete without mention being 

 made of the Magic Flower. Its true name is 

 Lycoris Squamigera or Amaryllis Halli. 



This odd and unusual flower belongs to the lily 

 tribe ; it is perfectly hardy and requires but little 

 care or protection. 



At the very first sign of spring the lily-like 

 foliage appears and remains without sign of bud 



