The nérine likes good drainage and a com- 
post of sandy loam with a little peat or leat- 
mould. They flower much better if not given 
too much space—in other words, three or four 
bulbs to a@ seven-inch pot, or when planted 
in the ground four to five inches apart. The 
neck and crown of the bulb should show above 
the surface after planting. Nerines should be 
repotted once every four or five years, not 
more. In the ground they need not be moved. 
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They are actually outdoor plants but do not 
stand severe frosts and grow better under 
even temperatures. They flower best in full 
sunlight but do nicely in partial shade. Lo- 
calities where light frosts occur, they may be 
mulched with straw. Where temperatures are 
lower than forty degrees for long periods, they 
should be kept indoors near a sunny window. 
The flower spikes begin to appear in August 
and September and bloom until November, 
depending upon location. Transplanting or 
disturbing too frequently will interrupt their 
blooming. Fertilize with a little bonemeal, fish- 
meal, commercial fertilizer or liquid manure 
once or twice a year. Nerines have no disease 
or pests so far known. 
As a rule the flower stalks appear first, 
followed by the leaves. Watering should start 
when flower stalks appear and soil should be 
kept moist, not too wet, all through blooming 
and growing season. We have two exceptions 
in the varieties mentioned on the following 
pages; that of Aurora and Hera. These two 
varieties throw out foliage before flower spikes. 
When growth starts in February in their case, 
they should be watered sparingly until April, 
