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to be found wild also in Jamaica. It is of low growth with a creeping root, so that it soon covers a patch of 
earth with its leaves and small yellow flowers. It was formerly used in medicine in inflammatory cases ; and 
it was introduced into England so far back as 1658, though it is now seldom seen in gardens. 
3.— OXALTS ROSEA, Jacq. THE ROSE-COLOURED OXALIS, 
Stnonyhes. — O. floribuuda, Lindl. in Bot. Reg. ; 0. racemosa, 
Lam. 
EHGBiTiNGS.— Bot. Mag. t. 2415 ; Bot. Reg. 1. 1 123. 
Specific Chahacter. — Stem erect, branching. Peduncles very long. 
Flowers somewhat umbellate, and before expansion nodding. Leaflets 
obcordate, sessile. 
Description, &c. — This very beautiful little plant only wants larger flowers to make it extremely desirable 
for gardens. It is a native of Chili, whence it was introduced in 1823 ; and it begins to flower in March or 
April, continuing to produce a succession of blossoms all the summer. It is a very desirable plant for a small 
garden, but it is not so well suited for a large one, as it requires a good deal of care and attention ; as, for 
example, it should have a slight protection during severe frosts, and should be watered regularly when grovying. 
4.— OXALIS FLORIBUNDA, Lehm. THE MANY-FLOWERED OXALIS. 
Engkavings. — Bri. Fl. Gard. 2d ser. t. 54; and omfig. 3, in PI. 32. 1 ginously-villose. Peduncles many-flowered, elongated, three times as 
Specific Character. — Stem short, and somewhat fleshy. Leaves long as the leaves ; calyx and corolla covered with silky hairs. Style 
numerous, verticillato, on long hairy petioles; leaflets obcordate, ferru- I twice as long as the stamens. 
Description, &c. — This very beautiful species has large rose-coloured flowers, which are produced in great 
abundance the whole summer. The stem is so small as to be scarcely perceptible ; but the footstalks of the 
flowers are so long, and rise so much above the leaves, as to prevent the want of a stalk being noticed. The 
flowers are of a brilliant dark crimson, and they are produced in such abundance, and continue so long in beauty, 
fresh flowers opening as fast as any decay, as to render the plant one of great value in a garden. The root is 
tuberous, solid, and jointed, and it should be planted in a warm border, in a mixture of turfy loam not broken 
small, sand, and charcoal. It requires plenty of light and air, and in favourable situations it will continue in 
blossom from May to October. It is a native of Brazil, whence it was introduced in 1829. 
6.— OXALIS LY0NII,P«toA. MR. LYON'S OXALIS. 
Specific Character. — The whole plant clothed with silky villi. 1 than the petioles ; leaflets obcordately two-lobed ; petals wedge-shaped; 
Stem branched, decumbent ; peduncles two or three flowered, longer ] capsules downy, twice the length of the lanceolate calyx. (G. Don.) 
Description, &c. — This species is a native of North America, being found wild on Cumberland Island, 
Georgia. It is a decumbent plant, with yellow flowers, whicli are produced in June and July, and it was 
introduced in 1816. It is rarely seen in collections; but it would be worth growing if it could be obtained, as it 
is quite hardy, and the colour of its flowers would contrast agreeably with the deep rose-colour of most of the 
species. 
Umbels many-flowered ; scape and peduncles loosely-pilose ; styles 
intermediate, villous ; stamens unequal, alternate ones each with am 
appendage. (G. Don.) 
6.— OXALIS DEPPEI, Lodd. MR. DEPPE'S OXALIS. 
Engravings. — Bot. Cab. t. 1500; Swt. Brit. Flow. Gard. 2d ser, 
t. 96. 
Specific Character. — Stcmlcss. Leaflets four, large, obcordate, 
pilose, glaucous beneath, on short petioles ; petioles densely pilose, 
Description, &c. — This species, which is now rapidly becoming popular, has crimson flowers nearly as large 
as those of Oxalis Bowiei ; and leaves divided into four large, and generally drooping, leaflets, each of which is 
marked across the middle by a deep brown or blackish band, which forms a ring extending through all the 
