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of little bulbs, which must be taken up after the tops 

 have died down in the fall, and kept through the winter 

 in a dry place where they will not freeze, and planted out 

 separately in the spring. These will not flower the first 

 year, but will grow into fine mature bulbs, which must 

 be taken up in the fall, and potted very early in the spring, 

 like the one first purchased. 



Jacobean Lily, or Amaryllis, is also rarely seen in farm 

 gardens. It is a magnificent and graceful flower, of rich 

 violet-crimson color. It can be started in pots, like the 

 Tuberose, and the bulbs treated like Dahlias, Gladiolus, 

 and the like. 



Tritoma Uvaria, commonly called "Red-hot Poker," 

 because of its spikes of flame-colored blossoms, would 

 also be a brilliant novelty to many. It grows to the hight 

 of four feet or more, and makes a splendid appearance. 

 Start in boxes early in March, and, in severe climates, 

 keep the roots in sand through the winter. 



Dahlias. These queenly flowers are familiar to all. 

 There seems no end to their variety of color. The pom- 

 pone or dwarf sorts are exceedingly pretty for bouquets. 

 The roots must be taken up before the ground freezes, 

 well dried, but not broken apart, and packed away for the 

 winter in thoroughly dry sand. If it is damp, they will 

 rot. In the spring, growers generally start whole clusters 

 together, and divide them after the sprouts appear leav- 

 ing two or three to each tuber. "While growing they must 

 be tied to stakes from time to time, as they are inclined 

 to break down before a brisk wind. Enrich the soil about 

 them, and be careful to give water when needed. By 

 covering them when frost threatens, they will bloom late 

 into the fall. 



Gladiolus. Solomon, in all his glory, could hardly 

 have boasted the brilliant hues that appear in these flowers. 

 The bulbs can be planted in the garden, about the last of 

 April, and will have a splendid appearance if planted to- 



