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the lawn so we may start with a clear field, then 

 taking an apronful of crocuses stand in the centre of 

 the lawn and make believe we are merry-go-rounds, 

 spinning about in circles, tossing the bulbs as we 

 whirl. This distributes them in a more impromptu, 

 artistic and natural manner than we could ever delib- 

 erately plan. 



The grass being clipped close it is easy to see the 

 small bulbs; then it is only a matter of sharpening 

 a stick with which to punch the holes. Starting at 

 one end of the lawn go back and forth on all fours, 

 making a jab in the grass three inches deep with 

 stick, then push the crocuses in just where they have 

 fallen. But do be sure to notice first which is the 

 head and which the tail of the crocus, for it would 

 be horrible to make them stand on their heads all 

 winter. 



If you have a few dozen left over, use them to 

 border a bed of tulips or hyacinths, then save out 

 a few, say fourteen, and walk into the garden, shut 

 your eyes and stick them in any old place, just for a 

 private surprise next spring. 



I am a great believer in getting mixed things, be- 

 cause one can always get them cheaper, and besides, 

 one thereby chances to get many beautiful varieties 



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