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on the next preceding circle. Each circle should 

 be of one variety, and not quite so tall as the one 

 next within. The dwarf varieties should be used 

 in the outside circle. Small beds may be all of 

 the same variety. A row of the tall-growing 

 cannas forms a beautiful background or screen. 

 This plant is not subject to attacks of fungi, in- 

 sects, or diseases. The conditions necessary for 

 success with cannas, are a very rich soil, and 

 plenty of water and sunshine. 



Late in autumn, about the time of the first light 

 frosts, cut off the stems, leaving eight or ten 

 inches. Dig up the clumps, allowing some of the 

 dirt to adhere to the roots, and store them in a 

 cool, dry cellar where it does not freeze. Pack 

 the clumps closely, and sift over them and be- 

 tween the clumps, sand or compost. Water very 

 sparingly once a month. 



In early spring, say about the first of March, 

 divide the clumps to one or two eyes, and plant 

 pretty closely, in boxes, and set them in a warm 

 sunny place. The boxes should not be too large, 

 or they will be hard to handle. Keep the soil 

 damp, but not wet. The new growth should be 

 one or two feet high at the proper season for 

 planting out in the open. 



Caladium. This is a bulbous plant, but is 

 placed here for the reason that it is usually grown 

 out-of-doors as a single specimen for its showy 

 tropical foliage. It is sometimes planted, for the 

 same reason, near streams or ponds. It is grown 

 from bulbs, usually procured from florists, and 

 the bulbs should be two or more inches in diame- 

 ter. Bulbs three inches in diameter will produce 



