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no resting period but begin new root action 

 almost before the old roots have matured. 



Imported bulbs are not likely to be received 

 before the middle of September, therefore 

 it is well to have all preparations made in 

 advance so that the bulbs can be planted at 

 once. The more root growth made before 

 winter, the larger the flowers. Late planted 

 bulbs usually give fairly satisfactory results 

 the next spring; but full-sized, characteristic 

 flowers from late planted bulbs cannot be ex- 

 pected until the second spring, though bulbs 

 lifted from the ground in July and at once 

 replanted, will give maximum blooms the 

 next season. 



GARDEN PLANTING 



Small bulbing daffodils, those making bulbs 

 not larger than an inch in diameter, are 

 quickly and easily planted with a garden 

 dibber. This tool is thrust into the ground 

 far enough to make a hole of the proper 

 depth. It is then wiggled back and forth to 

 enlarge the hole at the bottom, so the swol- 

 len base of the bulb may come in contact 

 with the soil. If this is not done, the bulb 



