NERIUM OLEADER OXALIS. I3I 



the rivers overflow their banks and its roots are 

 immersed in water. When forcing for bloom they 

 can scarcely be given too much water if supplied 

 with good drainage, and it may be applied quite hot. 

 Wash plants infested with slugs frequently in warm 

 soap-suds. 



OXALIS. 



The Oxalis, or Wood Sorrel, named from oxys, 

 acid ; in allusion to the acid taste of the leaves, is 

 an extensive genus embracing annuals, bulbous 

 and tuberous rooted plants and shrubs. They are 

 found in all countries. The best known and most 

 beautiful of the germs is Oxalis versicolor, a winter 

 flowering bulb, very easy to cultivate, bearing clus- 

 ters of delicate little white, yellow, rose and crim- 

 son blossoms in great profusion and well adapted 

 for hanging baskets. 



SOIL, GENERAL TREATMENT AND VARIETIES. 



The Oxalis should have a soil of equal parts sandy 

 loam and leaf-mold. 



Like all bulbs they need plenty of water while in 

 growth. 



They thrive in the high temperature of living 

 rooms and like a sunny window. 



They are usually increased by offsets. 



The bulbs of the Oxalis, which 'are quite small 

 should be planted in early fall, six or seven in a 



