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Calochorti are hardy, and can be strongly recommended for choice spots 

 in the flower-border and rock-garden. The ' Mariposa ' and 1 Star ' Tulips 

 should be planted on raised beds to insure perfect drainage, a light gritty 

 or sandy soil being used, and the situation selected being a warm sunny 

 one. Plant the bulbs from September to the end of November at a depth 

 of two to three inches, and three inches apart. Cover lightly with straw or 



Fig. 204. — Group of Calochorti. 



cut heather during winter to keep off heavy rains and as a protection to 

 early growth, but remove the coverings in March. Occasional soakings 

 of water should be given when the plants are in full growth. The ' Globe ' 

 Tulips are by nature woodland plants and like partial shade and a good 

 porous soil made up mostly of leaf-mould. The Calochorti make charm- 

 ing pot-plants (several bulbs in a pot), and can be easily grown in a cold 

 greenhouse, frame, or Cape pit. It is difficult to make a selection of the 



