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suckers that start out from the old tubers soon after 

 they are brought into growth, or by cutting the tubers 

 into pieces, on each of which there is, at least one bud. 

 The cuttings can be left on until they have formed 

 roots, but will start most readily if placed, with the cut- 

 tings made from the old tubers, in sand in a propagat- 



FIG. 40. FANCY CALADIUM. 



ing case, until roots have formed, when they can be 

 potted off. 



When the period of growth begins, which is about 

 the first of March, the old bulbs can be potted off, using 

 equal parts of rotten sods, leaf mold or peat, sand and 

 cow manure. There will be less risk, however, if, before 

 they are potted, the bulbs are placed in sand, with bot- 



