102 ^ "THE SEED-GROWER. 



in autumn, they usually flower the next season, but if 

 divided and set out in spring, they rarely flower before 

 the following year. 



KICHABDIA OR CALLA LILY. 



This calla is propagated from offsets. In California, 

 the plant grows out of doors all the year round. In 

 that climate, when proper attention is given to its cul- 

 ture, the tops are cut off in July, within a couple inches 

 of the surface of the ground, after which the plant takes 

 a rest, and in course of a month or so it makes a fresh 

 start, renewing its growth and bloom. The larger roots 

 are the result of three or four years' growth, plants not 

 being disturbed during that period. 



The roots are usually dug in June and July. After 

 which the tops are cut off close to the bulb, taking care 

 not to injure the centre or heart-germ. The roots are 

 then trimmed of side shoots and spread thinly on 

 shallow crates or trays placed in a shed and allowed 

 thus to remain for several weeks till considered cured, 

 or dry enough for shipment to a distance. 



TIGRIDIA OR TIGER FLOWER. 



Propagated by offsets which are planted in spring. 

 After a killing frost in the fall, the bulbs are lifted, the 

 tops cut off, and after being dried, they may be kept in 

 ventilated boxes in a cellar, or in a dry room safe from 

 frost, or they may be hung up tied in bunches with the 

 tops left on. 



TULIP. 



Propagated from offsets. As with the hyacinth, the 

 flowers should be cut as soon as they develop, so as to 

 throw the strength of the plant to the formation of the 

 bulb. This will also mature the bulbs quicker, so that 



