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Dusting with DDT powder, 5%, while the leaves are still moist, is the most recent suggestion 
and we have found it to be very satisfactory. Any type of dust application—with favorable 
conditions—is more easily applied. 
Digging may be done any time from four to six weeks after a variety has stopped blooming. 
Be sure to cut the tops off close to the bulb and spread the bulbs out in low boxes to dry, 
preferably where air can move around them. Your drying conditions will determine how soon 
the bulbs can be cleaned (the old bulb should come off easily and be destroyed). Now store in a 
cool dry place. If you use naphthalene flakes, we suggest that you put half a handful on a paper 
in each box, then stack your boxes and cover to keep the fumes confined. If this treatment is 
carried out where the temperature is not too cool, the thrips (if there are any) will be more active 
and the naphthalene will take effect more quickly and thoroughly. Leave them two weeks at 
least and then uncover, take out the naphthalene, and store your bulbs, as suggested, for the winter. 

(Courtesy F. Cassebeer) 
HELEN HAYES 
