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8 How can verbeans be kept over winter?
In a pit of cold frame, or a south
room without fire where they will not be
killed by freezing. D A Lea gave the
plan of a florist near Wilmington
for their treatment during summers. Plant
in a bed to themselves and dust with
sulphur every few weeks.

9 Would it do to trim grape vines now
while the weather is pleasant? The favor
ite time is February tho' it was thought
it would do any time after they lose
their leaves

10 Should seedling grapes from grapes
raised in California be set out now? It
was thought best to keep in the house
the first winter

11 What is the best time to move rose bushes?
Early in the spring.

12 How can a Calla Lily be made
to bloom? No one had had any diffi
culty in having them bloom after they
were old enough. It was recommend
ed that they should be repotted and
have all the side shoots removed.

13 How can we have tuberoses bloom in the
winter? Do not plant the bulbs till very
late.

14 When should gladiolus roots be taken
up? When the tops are dead.

15 Is the Lilium Rubrum hardy? Yes.