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ACACIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. 
are especially valuable on account of their flowering during some of the most dreary 
months of the year, from January to April. They are also pretty hardy, and are of 
very easy management. 
Like the other species of Acacia it should be potted in a soil composed of two- 
thirds sandy loam, and one-third fibrous sandy peat. A good drainage is important, 
with a liberal supply of water when the plant is in bloom, and during the time it is 
forming its wood. Increase is effected easily by cuttings of the half-ripened wood, 
planted in pots of sand, covered with a glass, and placed in a gentle heat. 
The generic name is derived from ake, a point, or akazo, to sharpen ; many of the 
species having thorns or prickles. 
