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Freesias may be grown in the same way, or 

 started without the prehminary root growth if 

 placed where it is rather shady and cool, so that 

 they will start slowly. 



OxALis, of which there are several very beau- 

 tiful varieties, is ideal for a plant for hanging- 

 baskets, or to trail over the edge of the bench. 

 Be sure to try the different kinds. They multi- 

 ply freely and you will soon have all you can 

 use and some to give away. Oxalis should be 

 started before freezing weather to be in good 

 bloom by Christmas. 



Calla Lilies are not "forced" like the Tulips 

 and similar bulbs, but require a rather high tem- 

 perature and an abundance of rich, heavy soil. 



They can hardly have too much cow ma- 

 nure and water. They can be grown easily under 

 a bench where they will be near the heating pipes 

 and get the sunlight on the north side of the wall. 

 A better plan is to give them part of a bench 

 directly over a heating pipe, where their roots 

 will be kept extra warm. They may then be 

 grown in the same house with Carnations and 

 other medium-temperature plants. 



There are a number of varieties besides the 

 large white ones which the florist uses. Try 

 some of the other sorts, such as Little Gem, God- 

 frey, and EUiotiana. 



