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finally the bud shared the same fate. Not more than one-half matured their 

 bulbs. Upon examination of the diseased bulbs, a species of wire-worm 

 was found embedded, which, no doubt, caused their death to a certain extent. 

 Their enfeebled state was probably the cause of their presence, as we have 



rarely found them in a perfectly sound bulb. Wishing to test their hardi- 

 ness, we planted a lot in the open ground, using a compost similar to that 

 described for potting. They were planted late in spring : most of them 

 grew vigorously, and flowered. Upon the approach of frost, they were 



