removing the crocks from amongst the fibres; without shaking 
off much of the soil. They should be then fresh potted in a 
mixture of sandy peat, loam, and a small portion of well rotted 
dung or leafmould, with ample drainage. They should after- 
wards be kept dry till they begin to grow, when water should 
be given, but rather sparingly at first. Much damage is done 
to fresh potted bulbs by keeping them damp directly after 
fresh potting, and while in a state of rest. 
It is easily increased by separating the scales of which the 
old bulb is composed, which are to be placed in pots filled 
with very sandy soil and exposed to a gentle heat. They will 
be two or three years before they flower. 
The plant grows from one to four feet high, according to 
the strength or size of the bulbs and flowers, from July to 
September, according to the manner in which it is treated. 
