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ACACIA ROTUNDIFOLIA. 
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are especially valuable on account of their flowering during some of the most dreary 1 
months of the year, from January to April. They are also pretty hardy, and are of j 
very easy management. 1 
Like the other species of Acacia it should be potted in a soil composed of two- j 
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, 1 
planted in pots of sand, covered with a glass, and placed in a gentle heat. 
The generic name is derived from dke, a point, or akazo, to sharpen ; many of the ! 
species having thorns or prickles. 
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