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Bulb. It is advisable to put a piece of charcoal in the 

 glass, as this helps to keep the water pure. 



The Oxalis are beautiful ever-blooming- plants, raised 

 from bulbs. The varieties best adapted for winter work are 

 the white and pink, and also the Bermuda Buttercup, which 

 is a yellow variety. These Bulbs can be planted at any time 

 of the year, and are very suitable for hanging- baskets. No 

 Bulbs can give better satisfaction to the amateur, as they are 

 a g-low of beauty and a source of great satisfaction almost 

 the whole year round. 



There is one other variety which I have not mentioned 

 particularly, and that is the Chinese Sacred Lily, (Narcissus 

 Orientalis). This should not be overlooked by any amateur, 

 as they are so easily managed, and can be grown in almost 

 any kind of ornament you may like to have on your table. 

 They are planted in clear water with a few pieces of charcoal 

 at the bottom, and a few pebbles to hold the Bulb firm. These 

 Bulbs, at this season of the year, take from six to eight weeks 

 from the time of planting to the time they are in full bloom. 

 It is not necessary to place these Bulbs in the cellar, but 

 place them in the light as soon as planted. One thing is of 

 importance, that of keeping them as near a window, and in 

 as cool an atmosphere as possible, by so doing the plant will 

 keep dwarf and be stronger at the time of flowering, and 

 thus have a much handsomer appearance. 



Growing Flowers in the Home, 



BY M. M. HOLIDAY. 



Nov. 19th, 1896. 



My attention has been given mostly to plants requiring- 

 little care, owing to cramped facilities and lack of time. 



I have grown a number of Geraniums, and with few 

 exceptions had success. Pot with good soil mixed with sand, 



