WILD FLOWERS 131 
Late in the fall or early in the spring take up clumps 
with a mass of soil clinging to them, and set them in a 
sheltered place, where the roots can penetrate a light 
soil containing an abundance of moisture. During the 
winter protect the plants 
with a covering of leaves. 
THE INDIAN TURNIP 
Nearly every one is 
familiar with Jack-in-the- 
pulpit (Arisaema triphyl- 
lum). He comes early, 
always occupies a promi- 
nent place in the woods, 
and even ventures into 
the open. He is at his. 
best in deep, rich soil well 
supplied with leaf mold. 
The short, thickened root- 
stock that sends up the 
: Fic. 65. Indian Turnip (Arisema 
stem is called a corm. irophigtinon) 
Take up the corm very 
early in the spring and plant it in the shade where it 
will obtain an abundance of moisture. 
Late in the summer the bright-red berries will prove 
to be as interesting as the flowers were in May. Young 
plants may be grown from the berries and are at their 
best the second or third year. 
