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 Storing for Winter 



In the late Autumn when killed down by frost, 

 cut off the tops, lift the roots, leaving the earth on, 

 and store in a cool root-cellar. Towards Spring, 

 when they show signs of starting, keep back as 

 much as possible until the weather is settled and 

 ground warm. When ready to plant, divide care- 

 fully and cut the roots up like potatoes, taking care 

 to leave only two or three eyes to a root. 



Note— If your Canna bed is needed for planting fall 

 bulbs it is not necessary to wait until frost as the tops can 

 be cut down and the roots lifted as early as the first week 

 in October in this latitude. 



The Canna as a Winter Blooming Plant 

 For the Conservatory 



Cannas have not been utilized to the extent 

 they should be as Winter-blooming plants in private 

 conservatories. This is rather surprising when we 

 consider the magnificent effect a few dozen w^ll 

 grown Canna clumps will make when planted in 10 

 or 12 inch pots. For this purpose plant a batch of 

 Cannas during the latter part of July in the garden, 

 then early in September before frost comes, dig 

 these clumps and pot them without disturbing their 

 roots any more than necessary. Cut off the old 

 bloom stalks entirely, close to the ground. It is 

 well to cut off a few of the lower leaves also, but 

 do not touch the new bloom stalks that are just 

 coming into bloom. If you want to lift your clumps 

 during a dry spell, make a trench around each 

 clump the evening before lifting and pour in 3 or 4 

 gallons of water to make the earth adhere to the 

 roots. When potted, give a good soaking and set 

 in a shady place in the conservatory, where you can 

 spray them several times daily for about a week or 



