BULBS AND THEIR FOLLAGE.
In connection with the daffodil there is sometimes the error made, of cutting away the foliage beifore it is thoroughly withered. No doubt one of the drawbacks to the use of narcissi in the borders and beds is the untidy appearance of the foliage once the blooming period is over. Next' year's flowers are formed this year inside the bulbs —in embryo, but complete in every part— and their formation cannot proceed without the assistance of the foliage, which even when withering contributes to their maintenance, the change of colour being due to the gradual withdrawal of certain nutritious materials for etorago in the bulbs. If, therefor*, the foliage were cut oft at an-early utage, the formation of flowers would ibe entirely prevented, ana if at a later period, before withering was complete, they would bo deprived of some of the nutriment which they require for their perfect development. It -has been proved
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 6 (Supplement)
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157BULBS AND THEIR FOLLAGE. Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 6 (Supplement)
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