THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



wait until after the 15th. Spread them out in 

 a sunny place to dry, then put in paper bags 

 and hang up in the garret. 



Canna bulbs are the most difficult to keep 

 over safely. Cut down the tops, and cover 

 thickly with leaves or straw, placing a board 

 raised slightly higher at one end, to insure 

 water running off. Don't dig up until late 

 in November or early in December, according 

 to the season. The purpose is to keep them 

 in the ground as long as possible. But of 

 course they must not stay when there is any dan- 

 ger of its freezing below the immediate surface. 

 Plant them in boxes of earth, and ocasionally 

 sprinkle over lightly, if the earth shows signs 

 of being dry during the winter. 



Narcissus, jonquils and lilies should now be 

 planted in pots, watered copiously, and placed 

 in a dark cupboard to root, if the flowers are 

 wanted at Christmas time and who doesn't 

 want flowers at that season. Leave them in the 

 dark for four or five weeks, or until they have 

 made a good growth; after which, bring them 



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