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Many of the oxalis make admirable window -plants, 

 as they flower freely, and are remarkably free from in- 

 sects. 



As all are of rather drooping, low habit, they are often 

 effective as drooping plants ; and one of the smallest species 

 (0. versicolor) is very effective for hanging baskets. 



Of the many species, we can only mention the follow- 

 ing: 



0. Boweii, or Boweana. A species producing large, 

 bright, rosy-red flowers during the whole autumn. The 

 bulbs should be potted in the latter part of August, in 

 rather large pots, six in a pot ; and will be in bloom by the 

 first of October. 



0. cernua. This is a pretty plant, bearing yellow flow- 

 ers in March, and requiring the general treatment of Cape 

 bulbs. 



0. flava. This is a favorite window-plant. It should 

 be potted in October, and will bloom from March to May. 

 The foliage is neat and pretty ; and the yellow flowers, which 

 are freely produced, are delightfully fragrant. There is a 

 double variety, which does not bloom as freely as the 

 species, and is not desirable except in collections. 



0. versicolor. This is a charming plant. The bulbs 



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