What is the best way to put my canna lillies away for winter

What is the best way to put my canna lillies away for winter
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just dig them up and store in a cool dry basement....some just put them flat in boxes not touching each other....some put them in bags....some lay them on sand.  then in the spring when the last chance of frost has gone you can replant them
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