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dy, and of course do not flower so fine. Any light airy situation will answer, 
re they will he protected from rains and frost. 
When the leaves are considerably advanced, and the pots are beginning to be 
i with roots, re-pot, and place them in a greenhouse or frame, where they will 
flier finely, requiring nothing more than the ordinary attention of hardy greenhouse 
p] its, until after the flowering season. 
! When newly potted, and until they have formed good roots, water very sparingly ; 
as the plants advance towards flowering, increase the supply, and when in full 
bim, water liberally. After the flowers fade, again diminish the quantity ; and 
m the leaves become yellow and ripe, wholly discontinue it until after the season 
•est. 
As soon as the leaves are dead, place the pots in a cold situation again, where 
t.' 7 will remain perfectly dry until the growing season returns, which will be in 
ut three months after the tops are decayed. 
As stated above, the species will thrive and flower well, if planted either in a 
f ne or in the open border ; but if it is grown in the latter, it will be necessary to 
t ua flower-pot over the bulbs during the season of rest, to protect them from wet. 
1 len planted in the borders the bulbs should not be disturbed oftener than two or 
i ee years. Propagation is effected chiefly by offsets, which are produced abun- 
( itly; but occasionally it matures seeds. 
Sow the seeds thinly in light soil at the same time as tender annuals, and plunge 
pots containing them in heat, to bring them up as early as possible ; and when 
i. place them in a cooler and more airy situation, to prevent their growing weakly. 
Until the seeds begin to grow, administer no water, unless the soil becomes 
'ey dry. As the plants advance in growth increase the supply; but when the 
iage begins to change colour, diminish the quantity until the leaves are wholly 
ad. 
When the leaves are totally dead, and before they break off, turn out the soil 
>m the pots, select all the bulbs, dry them on a shelf or other situation, and put 
em in a paper bag until the season for planting again returns. 
