CAPE BULBS. 



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The two former make fine plants for the parlor, produ- 

 cing their umbels of showy flowers in September or October, 

 before the leaves. The flower of both species have a pecu- 

 liar lustre, and glitter like jewels in the sun. 



All these bulbs may be procured of any large dealer at a 

 trifling cost. They are admirably fitted for growing close 

 to the glass, and do well in long boxes set into the window. 



They are hardy, and will bear ill-treatment ; the primal 

 rule is, grow the leaves well, dry off the plants gradually, 

 and you will be sure of a profusion of fine bloom. 



