and tubers (e. g., the crocus). When cut they disclose a solid inner 
structure, having neither layers nor scales. 
Tubers are fleshy portions of underground stems, bearing on 
the surface, in the axils of much reduced, scale-like leaves, 
numerous buds, or “eyes”, which develop into the new growth. 
The potato and the dahlia are examples of tubers. 
Rhizomes are horizontal or oblique stems, lying on or beneath 
the surface of the ground, longer than tubers, and usually not 
so fleshy (e. g., the iris). 
The lily-ot-the-valley “bulb” is a pip\ or, strictly, a flowering 
crown. 
Peonies form fascicled roots. So we see the term bulb is used 
in horticulture rather loosely; or rather, comprehensively, for it 
covers a wide botanic field. All who employ the term should 
understand this free use of it. 
In buying bulbs, it is wise to run no risk, but to buy large, 
firm ones. These qualities insure at least a good food supply, 
and a reasonable amount of energy for work. Named varieties 
are best to buy for indoor potting; while mixed bulbs do 
well for outdoor bedding. It requires a long period of slow 
development to produce a good bulb for market. In one 
case, that of the hyacinth, four to six years are needed to make a 
good, first class bulb. 
E. E. S. 
NOTICES 
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is open free to the public 
daily, from 8 a. m. until sunset; on Sundays and holidays at 10 
a. m. 
Entrances on Flatbush Avenue, opposite Prospect Park; on 
Washington Avenue, south of Eastern Parkway; and on Eastern 
Parkway, west of the Museum building. 
The Entrance to the Laboratory building is on Washington 
Avenue, opposite Montgomery Street. 
The Garden may be reached by Flatbush Avenue trolley to 
Malbone Street; Franklin Avenue and Lorimer Street trolleys to 
Washington Avenue; and Brighton Beach elevated to Consumer’s 
Park Station. (The elevated stops only when the conductor is 
notified in advance.) 
A docent will meet parties by appointment and conduct them 
through the Garden. Telephone, 6173 Prospect. Mail address, 
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Additional copies of this and preceding Leaflets may be 
had on request by mail or otherwise. 
