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not be put in the dark or covered with earth after 
potting, but started in a cool temperature, with 
light. 
Oxalis. Another very beautiful effect is had by 
getting a hanging basket, or a pot-hanger with 
which to suspend a six-inch or eight-inch bulb-pan, 
and in it start some oxalis bulbs. They do not 
need to be rooted first, but should be placed at once 
in the light and heat (about 55 degrees). They 
will send out spray after spray of beautiful flowers, 
continuing in bloom for months. Dry off and rest 
about June, if started in October; start again in the 
fall. Freesias and oxalis, to be had in bloom by 
Christmas, should be started in August. 
Easter Lily (Lillum Harrisu) is universally 
popular. It is usually bought from the florist in 
bud or bloom, but may be grown in the house. 
Large firm bulbs should be procured, and potted at 
once in five or six inch pots, and given the same 
treatment as above until root growth has been made, 
when they will still be several months from flower- 
ing. When wanted for Easter they should be 
brought into the house the first or second week in 
November. Keep rather cool for two or three 
weeks. Later they may be given a much higher 
temperature. When the pots are covered with 
roots, it is a good plan to carefully repot, setting 
rather deep, so that the new roots starting above the 
soil, may be of use. 
