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apart if in mass ; likes a warm, rich, moist 
soil; lift after tops have frozen down, dry 
out and store wherever potatoes will keep ; 
3'-6' high. 
Gladiolus species ; gladiolus ; various ; 
plant about May 1, putting small bulbs in 
first and larger later, thus securing suc- 
cession of bloom; set from 3" to 4" apart 
each way; cover from 4" to 6" or more 
according to size of bulb; lift when foli- 
age has ripened, cut off stems, dry on 
shelves or trays and store in well-venti- 
lated cellar where temperature stands be- 
tween 45° and 60° F. during winter; 
8'-5'-8' high. 
Mitla biflora; Mexican star of Bethle- 
hem; white; plant in spring; lift when 
ripened, and store where dry and airy but 
no frost ; 6"-18" high. 
Polianthes tuber osa; tuberose; white; 
plant in spring, under 1" of fine light 
earth; by planting every two weeks until 
June 15, bloom may be secured all sum- 
mer; lift before frost and store in warm, 
dry place (about 50° F. is the proper 
temperature) ; bulbs will always show a 
