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If planting a winter basket, try winter pansies, primula, trailing ivy, heathers and dwarf conifers. Underplant with dwarf bulbs such as narcissus, tulips and iris for a spring display.

They crushed soap plant ( Chlorogalum pomeridianum) bulbs to create a lather for cleaning clothing and baskets. Common camas ( Camassia quamash) bulbs were cooked for two days in earthen pit ovens.