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the bulbs. The finer pieces of mulch may be worked into the soil, if

the cultivating is done cautiously.

Reproduction of Bulbs. Many bulbs, like the varieties of crocus

and certain varieties of narcissi, will continue to multiply by devel-oping small bulblets and in that way produce a flower effect fora considerable number of years. Other bulbs, like certain varietiesof the tulips and other varieties of narcissi, will have their energysapped during the first one or two years. They will not reproducebulblets and the result is that in order to continue the flower effectnew bulbs must be purchased and planted in their place at the end

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