GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 
The ground should be well dug up and fertilized 
beforehand and around New York the corms set as 
early as April. Then, for succession of bloom, 
plant at least every 10 days up to July 1st. After 
they are well started, fertilize with (preferably) 
sheep manure, dug in around the roots, every two 
weeks. Cultivate often, and keep well watered. 
Plant gladioli at least 4 in. apart, and 4 in. deep, 
and tie up for protection to 4-ft. stakes. Lift 
your bulbs,—corms, I should have said,—late in 
the fall, let them dry in the air a few days, and 
then store in a cool, dark place, free from frost. 
Narcissi are described with the daffodils. 
Peonies are classed with the Perennials, in Chap- 
ter IIIT. Their tuberous roots are best divided and 
set out in September. They can be left undisturbed 
for five or six years. 
Tuberoses can now be procured which will bloom 
from May until frost. They are easily grown, with 
no particular care, and take up very little room. 
Stake for safety from storms. 
The dahlia next,—saved until the last for all the 
space I could possibly give it! And so popular is 
this flower today, that some growers raise nothing 
else!! One man offers us over 700 named varie- 
ties!!! Moreover, a great big club, known as 
The American Dahlia Society, has been formed by 
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