once being planted, to be independent of attention; 
for we have known them to blossom for years with- 
out disturbance, even in the north of England. 
To secure similar success, where no greenhouse or 
protectors are available, it should be remembered 
that the flowers are produced in autumn, the foliage 
subsequently in winter, and early part of the spring. 
The preservation of their foliage, through which the 
bulbs, and the succeeding crop of flowers, become 
matured, it will at once be seen, must be of the first 
importance. 
Let the bulbs be planted at the foot of a wall, 
having a south aspect ; and, if the under soil and 
situation be not altogether of dry quality, it should 
be drained with a stratum of broken bricks, eighteen 
inches beneath the surface. An excellent compost 
to place thereon, is two parts of fresh turfy loam, 
one of leaf mould, and one of sand. In this, plant 
the bulbs, about eight inches deep, and three from 
the wall. When they come into flower, moisten the 
earth, as long as the flowers continue ; then suffer 
no rain to fall on the border, till frosts are past. 
This will somewhat retard the progress of the leaves, 
and afford a better chance of protecting their growth 
uninjured, till the mild weather and genial showers 
of spring, give them luxuriance, and assist them in 
the healthy formation of their bulbs. During the 
frosty season, place tan, moss, or straw, on the bor- 
der, and about and over the leaves, so as to give them 
effectual protection ; and, when the leaves die in 
summer, keep the earth as dry as possible, till the 
flower stems again appear. They will abundantly 
repay the attention. 
