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2. Root development when brought from basement; height 



of leaves. 



3. Date of first blossom; number of flowers; length of 



flowering period. 



4. Structure of flower; color. 



5. Period of leaf growth after flowers fade. 



6. Number of new corms and method of development. 



7. Brief statement of advice for another season. 



Drawings. 



1. Corm: side view; top view; vertical cross-section. 



2. Leaves and flowers. Use colored crayon pencils on 



drawing paper or colored crayons on the blackboard. 



The Story. 



Tell or write about "My Crocuses and How They Grew." 



The Poem. 



Learn or copy into your book the lines on page 135. 



Freesias 

 Planting In-doors. 



1. Place one bulb in a three-inch paper pot, or three bulbs 



in a four-inch pot. Cover to crown of bulb, firm the 

 soil well, and set away in a cool basement. 



2. Water as needed to keep the soil moist. 



3. After four or five weeks, bring to a light, cool room and 



watch the development of leaves and flower buds. 



Record of Growth. 



1. Bulbs: size, shape, color. Date of planting. 



2. Root development when brought from basement. 



