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POLIANTHES TUBEROSA, 



million bulbs are grown annually in the vicinity of 

 New York. The Tuberose naturally flowers in 

 August, but by having dry bulbs on hand they may 

 be planted and forced into bloom at any time of 

 year. Its blossoms are borne in spikes of twelve 

 or more florets each. 



SOIL, WATERING AND PROPAGATION. 



The Tuberose thrives in a soil of equal parts of 

 sandy loam, leaf-mold and well rotted manure. 



They should have a plentiful supply of water 

 when in growth. 



The temperature should never be allowed to fall 

 below 50 at night and should be kept as near 70 

 as possible during the day. 



The Tuberose is increased by offsets, which un- 

 der favorable circumstances make flowering bulbs 

 the second season, offsets for propagation should 

 be removed on taking up the old bulbs in the fall, 

 and stored in a warm dry place through the winter ; 

 a temperature less than 50 destroys the flower 

 germ. Plant them about the first of June, in well 

 manured earth, six inches apart, and four inches 

 below the surface ; this depth tends to solidify the 

 neck of the bulb and prevent decay. In a few 

 weeks they will begin to grow, and by the end of 

 October will be matured and ready to bloom the 

 next season. Cut off the tops, not too near the 

 bulbs, and put them in a warm dry place for the 

 winter, or until wanted for forcing. 



