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BRECK S BOOK OF FLOWERS. 



Let them root naturally after planting 1 , before they are forced 

 into flower. They require similar treatment to the preceding. 

 "In order that bulbous roots, which have been forced, shall not 

 be quite exhausted, they maybe planted in the garden, with the 

 ball of earth entire, as soon as the flowering is over, if the 

 weather is favorable. They will thus mature their roots and 

 leaves, and be strengthened sufficiently to bloom again the fol- 

 lowing season. If bulbs are neglected when their flowering 

 season is over, they will not recover such neglect for a consid- 

 erable time ; but if carefully placed in the garden till their leaves 

 become yellow, when the root will be matured, they may then 

 be taken up and kept in a dry, cool place until they are wanted 

 the following season for planting." 



