64 Making a Bulb Garden 
touch of green at the tops, even when dor- 
mant; 2'-3' high. 
Dahlia species; Dahlia; various; plant 
in spring in full sun, under 2" of earth; 
take up when tops die (tops will endure 
hard frost) and store tubers in dry ashes 
or sand in cool cellars ; 2'-3'-5' high. 
BLOOMING IN OCTOBER 
Sternbergia lutea; Mt. Etna lily; yel- 
low ; plant in November under 4" of earth, 
in heavy soil and a dry, sunny place ; pro- 
tect before frost; has the fragrance of 
jasmine; 4*"-6" high. 
