246 BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 
sickly smell. This species is sometimes called Onion 
Lily, and is a favorite with the Chinese, who grow it in 
the same manner as the Sacred Lily. It is remarkably 
tenacious of life; it will grow in soil, or out; hang it 
up against a wall in a dry room, and it will flower as 
well there as anywhere; or, if planted in the border, it 
will endure our winters, if slightly protected. 
O. thyrsoides.—This species and its varieties have 
rather pleasing flowers, some yellow of different shades, 
and others pure white with a dark center, all distinct, 
and pleasing objects in the greenhouse, where they must 
be grown. 
O. umbellatum (The Common Star of Bethlehem). 
Although one of our prettiest early summer flowers, its 
dissemination should be avoided, as it is sure to assume 
the mastery over every other form of vegetation when it 
once gets started. If this species could be confined 
within reasonable limits, its presence in the garden 
would be most desirable. The remaining species do not 
merit description. 
OVEIDA. 
See Lapeyrousia, Page 169. 
OXALIS. 
This is an extensive genus, the species differing 
widely in habit and form, and requiring various methods 
of culture. The genus contains annuals, perennials and 
bulbous plants; the latter, only, shall we mention. Of 
these there are several species of great value, as border 
plants for edgings, and for winter blooming in the con- 
servatory or window garden. 
O. Bowiei.—One of the most desirable species. 
The flowers are dark rose, produced in umbels, continu- 
ously either throughout the summer or winter, according 
as the bulbs have been treated. ike most other bulbs, 
