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2. Root development when brought from basement; height 



of leaves. 



3. Date of first blossom; number of flowers; length of 



flowering period. 



4. Structure of flower; color. 



5. Period of leaf growth after flowers fade. 



6. Number of new corms and method of development. 



7. Brief statement of advice for another season. 



DRAWINGS. 



1. Corm: side view; top view; vertical cross-section. 



2. Leaves and flowers. Use colored crayon pencils on 



drawing paper or colored crayons on the blackboard. 



THE STORY. 



Tell or write about "My Crocuses and How They Grew/' 



THE POEM. 



Learn or copy into your book the lines on page 135. 



Freesias 

 PLANTING IN-DOORS. 



1. Place one bulb in a three-inch paper pot, or three bulbs 



in a four-inch pot. Cover to crown of bulb, firm the 

 soil well, and set away in a cool basement. 



2. Water as needed to keep the soil moist. 



3. After four or five weeks, bring to a light, cool room and 



watch the development of leaves and flower buds. 



RECORD OF GROWTH. 



1. Bulbs: size, shape, color. Date of planting. 



2. Root development when brought from basement. 



