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water to partly cover the bulbs, and set away in 

 basement. 

 2. Keep water up to the original level. After six or eight 

 weeks there should be a good development of roots. 

 Then bring to a light, cool room, and observe the 

 growth of the leaves and flowers. 



Record of Growth. 



1. Bulb: size, shape, color of outer covering (which is 



called the bulb tunic). Date of planting. 



2. Date when brought from basement; extent of root de- 



velopment; size of flowers. 



3. Date of flowering; length of flowering period. 



4. Structure of flower; color. 



5. Date of pollenizing. 



6. Date of ripening of leaves; of seed pod. 



7. Notes as to care found best in your experience. 



Drawings. 



1. Bulb. 



2. Flower and leaf. 



3. Seed pod. ' 



4. Bulb with offshoots. 



The Story. 



Tell or write the story of your tulips as recorded in your 

 Record of Growth. 



