JUNE.] FLOWERS. 



OF FLOWERS. 



Of lifting choice Bulbs. 



The choice kinds of bulbous flowers that are now 

 past flowering should be taken up, be gradually 

 dried, and be laid by till the planting season. These 

 are Hyacinths, Polyanthus Narcissuses and Tulips ; 

 which should be taken up every season, immediate- 

 ly after they have done flowering. Some take up 

 Crocuses, Snowdrops, Jonquils,Coinm on Narcissuses, 

 Crown Imperials, Irises, and all other bulbs, also 

 each season ; and others content themselves with 

 lifting these only every second or third year, in or- 

 der to single out their clustered roots, or for the pur- 

 poses of propagation. Jonquils, indeed, should only 

 be lifted every second or third year, as they never 

 flower well, if at all, the first season after planting. 



In all cases choose dry weather for lifting them 

 in, and dry them gradually in a shed or loft, into 

 which a free circulation of air can be introduced ; 

 often turning them, and spreading them thin, to 

 prevent them from moulding. Likewise separate 

 the offsets from them ; rub off the fibres, ami the 

 outer coat or skin > and when quite dry, and past 

 taking further harm, pack them in boxes, baskets, 

 or hampers, each sort by themselves, and store 

 them in a dry, airy place, till October, when they 

 should again be planted. 



Anemones and Ranunculuses should be lifted a 

 ter they have done flowering, and their leaves ber 

 gin to fade; should be carefully dried as above no* 



