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middle of October to the beginning of tbe present month. 
The stems should then be cut to within a few inches of the 
ground, when the roots should be lifted directly thereafter, 
and the labels properly secured to them with metallic wire. 
Many opinions are given for the best method of securing 
them during winter from the effects of frost, which is their 
certain destruction. In this country, a dry close cellar, that 
will retain a temperature of not less than thirty-five degrees, 
and not over forty-five, will be the most proper place : if the 
tubers are small, they should be covered with dry sand or 
earth. The method we have adopted with our finest kinds, 
which has resulted in complete success, is to lay dry boards 
on the cellar-floor, and place the roots closely thereon, cover- 
ing them to the stem with dry sand, laying mats over all : 
in this manner they preserve till spring in the most perfect 
order. They can also be kept in a cool green-house; but 
must be protected from drippings of water falling upon 
them. 
TUBEROSES, TIGRIDIAS, AND AMARYLLIS. 
These tubers and bulbs, as soon as the frost has partly in- 
jured the foliage, should be taken up, and dried thoroughly 
in the sun, taking care, at all times, to keep them clear from 
frost. When they are dry, divest them of their foliage and 
fibres, and pack them in boxes with dry sand or moss. Store 
these away for the winter, either in a room or a dry cellar, 
where they will at all times be exempt from frost, the least 
touch of which would destroy them. We have kept them 
completely secure in the cellar. 
ERYTHRINAS. 
Where there are any plants of E. herbdcea, E. laurifblia, 
and E. cri&ta-gdUa, which are intended to be lifted, they 
should be carefully done and preserved in half-dry earth, and 
kept beside the Dahlias. They are magnificent ornaments 
in the flower-garden. 
