Left: Careful digging with shovel
or fork is necessary to protect
gladiolus corms (bulbs) from dam
age. Varieties are kept separate, in
burlap or in baskets to prevent
mixing.
Above: Gladiolus corms and corm-
lets that have been cleaned, cured
and dusted and are ready for stor
age.
Below: A Dahlia clump that
has been cleaned and trim
med is now ready for label
ing and storage.
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Right: "Bear” Tinsley of the
Yard Crew demonstrates the
proper way to lift Dahlia tu
bers with a shovel or fork
to prevent breakage of the
tubers-