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Phlox Paniculata, very common all through the South. 
The European florists have given this class much atten- 
tion and raised some very excellent varieties; yet within 
the past few years many handsome sorts were produced 
in this country. Phlox Subulata is the Moss or Ground 
Pink. This is a beautiful dwarf flowering species rarely 
exceeding six inches in height, and grows in clumps, 
producing its rich flowers in great profusion in the early 
Spring. Most of the finest hybrid sorts bloom in mid- 
Summer from June until September and make a fine 
display in the garden. Their blooms last quite a while, 
and it may be ranked as one of the most ornamental 
Summer flowering plants we have. They are all peren- 
nials, entirely hardy, and may be freely propagated by 
cuttings or dividing the roots. It is best propagated by 
cuttings from the young green tops it first makes in the 
Spring. They will root freely in sand in a shaded situe- 
tion, either in a cold frame or in the propagating house. 
Phlox Drummondii is the only annual species. This is 
raised freely from seed, and is a native of Texas, where 
it was discovered in 1833 by Mr. Drummond, a botanist 
_sent out by the Glasgow Botauical Society, after whom 
it was named. 
OXALIS. 
AX’ HIS genus comprises a great number of species, differ- 
= ing widely in their habits and manner of growth. 
Some are annuals, some herbaceous perennials, some 
greenhouse shrubs. Many have tuberous roots, others 
are bulbs. Some are tender, others perfectly hardy. 
The flowers are always handsome in form and beautiful 
in color. The leaves vary considerably, but they are 
most commonly trifoliate, and slightly acid. Many of 
