118 BULBS AND THEIR CULTIVATION. 



parts of good turfy loam, good leaf-mould, and coarse sil- 

 ver sand. Purchased bulbs should be potted as soon as 

 procured, otherwise repotting of established plants is best 

 done just before flowering in July or August. In repot- 

 ting, disturb the roots as little as possible, and press 

 the new mould down firmly in the pot. Bury the bulbs 

 about half-way in the soil. The plants commence to grow 

 after flowering, and continue to grow so until the next 

 May. The soil must therefore be kept moist during that 

 period. In summer stand the plants in a sunny position, 

 and give just enough water to keep the soil moist. Ke- 

 potting is only needful about once in three or four years, 

 and after the first year liquid manure may be given occa- 

 sionally to the soil. Increased by offsets, removed at 

 potting time. 



