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Pea ae es Gen Aly) MMyAtmd k THE FLORICULTURAL CABINET, AND FLORIST’S MAGAZINE. —_——— MARCH TO DECEMBER, 1833. VOLUME I. eee CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH HARRISON, RIGHT HON. LORD WHARNCLIFFE, WORTLEY HALL. a LONDON : WHITTAKER, TREACHER, & CO. AVE-MARIA-LANE ; Jy e | 2 ‘742 i op oe ie . P “ ha $ BES? ee awe : : ai a VtRoAM Beene = | G ta a snore ttNr IS OF oemtitoY JeTT a0) ga eam Bes gece he: # dilw ii ob ow tailt .yha) oF | boygoils od Jewmt ow - @3b bia jam “tute tre. aesooue rot-botoolas sdt to a isitotora oo ie are oid aby, Heb pa oth) ieneopiad, aaed svad sw “6 rte slot ‘Ott Seiten haviaeds axed sad emsovaobet> ! ic -woia 140 to tote AN } BG dA Sis bao—aets ora ous = isto aie BALLERS? TAS ; fhesoxe sveit oT olidw—, nokta : uh if asi og ceniwab bas Sastaco> o! Jon i ome a) PTE UT se tea seam tO obast. = ae: 16 ee avail, iw Jedd biord onic odd perigisb -oltfop ainawaors rms gts Vy ie i: ae En ty) fete bore ymiomivnes het wonsteles 1 ’ Hest vost ¢ ne dewrude raubioa ovad « ow dai, loo1g red ow opiate ie oldautay add ‘slide tal alt tf € fieoy TUG Ai: Di tees radiord we ; 4 avilveig 5 2 ify ¢ TH tS PREFACE. In presenting our First Volume to our numerous friends and correspondents, we must be allowed to say, that we do it witha very grateful recollection of the unlooked-for success with which we have been honoured. The great kindness with which our endeavours have been received—the gratifying notice into which they have risen—and the wide and increasing extent of our circu- lation,—while they have exceeded our expectations, almost our hopes,—will serve to stimulate our future exertions to confirm and secure, if not to command and deserve, this large share of public patronage. We have proposed our plan—we have made our professions— and our readers may now judge of the goodness of the one, and the honesty of the other. Aware of the labour and constant watchfulness which such a publication would require, we hold that the circulation of nearly r1rTy THOUSAND copies during the nine months of our literary existence, is a convincing and most grati- fying proof that we have neither shrunk from the former, nor been careless in the latter;—while the valuable assistance we have received from our brother Florists has greatly lessened our toil and quickened our energies; and while we profess for ourselves the same unwearied attention to the interests of Floricultural iv. PREFACE. knowledge, we would remind our many and valued correspondents that our success mainly depends upon a co-operation which must be cordial and mutual, and that in calculating upon our future advancement in public estimation, we would assure them of our reliance upon their continued support and most valuable assistance, which will place beyond risk the success of a work to the patronage of which they have so essentially contributed. Wortley, Nov. 28th, 1833. THE FLORICULTURAL CABINET, MARCH ist, 1833. INTRODUCTION. Tae vegetable creation in its varieties of form, colour and scent, has had its increasing attractions to mankind from the days of Adam down to the present period ; and such is its fascinating influence, that it ex- cites admiration from the earliest age of infancy to the decline of life,— from the inmates of the cottage to those of the palace: and at the pre- sent day a taste for the cultivation and accumulation of flowering plants is so universal, that it appears their presence is considered a necessary appendage to the dwelling. For this lovely order of creation we have from early childhood pos- sessed almost an hereditary attachment, and having derived much plea- sure ourselves from an attention to the culture of the riches and beauties of vegetable nature, we are solicitous that other persons should be par- takers of the daily increasing delight it affords ; in the promotion of which we are anxiously disposed to employ all the means and euergies we possess. To accomplish the object of our solicitude in the best possible way, to the greatest extent, and in a manner most calculated to benefit, is not in the power of an individual ; this can only be done by the united talent and experience of a gardening public. To obtain help so im- portant and desirable, we therefore most humbly and respectfully solicit the co-operation of all lovers and cultivators of flowers to communicate the result of any improvements or observations upon any thing interest- ing connected with Floriculture, because the wider the range of practice and intelligence, the greater their number and importance will most certainly be. A medium through which to circulate them was therefore necessary ; for although there are existing publications in whose pages the culture of flowering plants is admitted, yet they are of too general a character for great numbers of Floriculturists ; for in order to obtain what may be inserted that is of interest in Floriculture, a far greater portion of matter has to be purchased, which to them is wholly useless. VoL. 1. B 2 INTRODUCTION. Though it is admitted that there are lovers of flowers who are equally attached to the other branches of Horticulture, Arboriculture, &c. yet a far greater porlion are what is usually denominated Florists only. To such persons, the purchasing of the works referred to, much unne- cessary expence had to be incurred. This circumstance has frequently been a source of complaint made to us, since we commenced (being the original projector of that Publication) the Horticultural Register : the bringing forward of the present Work will we trust obviate the evil complained of. We are not bringing forward “ THe FioricutturaL Cabinet and Fiorist’s Macazine” with a view of being rival to any existing work, but to afford an opportunity to those persons desirous of it, of purchasing a work which will be soiely devoted to the object stated, and thus aid- ing as an auxiliary to forward the interests of gardening. The nature of the Froricutturat Casinet, &c. will be suchas to comprise Original Communications from our friends, select Extracts from other Works, of every thing useful and interesting connected with Floriculture; Lists and Descriptions of the newest and handsomest flowering Plants, with Engravings of those possessing superior merit will be regularly given ; also Plans of Stoves, Greenhouses, Conserva- tories, and other Plant Structures, Flower Gardens, Grounds, &c. No expence will be spared so as to have them executed in a correct and superior manner. A monthly Floricultural Calendar will be given in each number, so as to give instruction for the ensuing month. An annual List of the newest and handsomest Plants will be added, with appropriate connected references. The Work will be printed on a small type, to give as much matter as possible in each number, and the arrangement will be classed so as to be referred to with the greatest readiness. The greatest simplicity in expression will be attended to, so that each Article may be clearly understood by every reader. To effect the above objects in the most useful and acceptable manner, the Conductor invites the co-operation of Floricultural friends, to com- municate through the medium of this publication the result of any improvements or other interesting subjects of the nature required. Ac- counts of new, rare, or interesting Plants, whether Exotic or Hardy, Lists of all Horticultural and Florist’s Meetings, &c. &c. any of which will be very acceptable to, and gratefully acknowledged by, him. Whilst connected with the Horticultural Register, the kindness of our friends in transmitting communications to us was very highly flattering, and being so extensive as to afford us a very considerable stock on hand? ON THE CULTURE OF THE DAHLIA, 3 we therefore hope, that as the favours of our friends have been so nu- merously and liberally given us in the past, we shall receive a continu- ance of their support in future. And as an active proof that we feel grateful for their favours, no exertion on our part shall be wanting, but our utmust attention and labours shall be so devoted, as to render the Fioricutturat Castner, in some degree worthy the interesting sub- jects it comprises, and enable us at all times cheerfully to address our Correspondents. Wortley Hall, Feb. 20th, 1833. PART I. ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS. ARTICLE I.—On the Culture of the Dahlia. By a NoTTINGHAMSHIRE FLoristv. This, one of the most splendid of all flowering plants, is now cultiva- ted in Great Britain nearly universally where local circumstances are favourable. Having very extensive journeys to take during the summer season through most districts of the kingdom, my travelling is made of a very agreeable character by observing the very general taste for the cultivation of flowering plants; and for the last ten years I have no- ticed every successive season a very apparent increase. Among the va- ried attractions in flowers, none has arrested my attention so forcibly as the Dahlia in all its splendid varieties of colour and form, and no other plant of recent introduction has spread so rapidly through the country, which is full proof of the superiority of the flower. My travelling admitting of very frequent calls in noblemen, gentle- men, and florist's gardens, also in nursery establishments, it gives me not only the gratification of viewing “in connexion with other things” the flower in question, but at the same time affords me opportunities of seeing where it is cultivated most to perfection. The result of my ob- servations is, that it thrives the best in those situations where the soil is of a sandy nature, and the plants are placed at some distance apart, and not crowded together as is often the case. The soil of the neighbourhood of my own residence is of the above de- scription, and the Dahlia is as well cultivated in this district as any- where I have seen. Being a grower of the plant myself to a moderate extent, and as successfully as any I see, I send you the result of m y 4 ON THE CULTURE OF THE DAHLIAy practice for insertion in your proposed (for I see the notice of it by ad- vertisement) Florist’s Magazine; and as the season is approaching for commencing operations in gardening, if you judge my method will be of service to your readers who may be cultivators of Dablias, I should suggest its appearance in the first number. About the first week in February I make upa slight hot bed of already fermented horse dung, immediately placing upon it a three-light frame, and keep the glass closed for three or four days; by this time the bed is usually settled. J then spread over the surface of the bed about two inches deep of sandy soil, upon this I place my Dahlia roots as closely as possible, and sprinkle amongst them as much soil as covers the tips of the roots about one inch. Thus covered, allows the tips to strike a little of new fibres, but not so many as to give the roots any injurious check when removed out of the frame, but it assists to push shoots earlier than if none was sprinkled among them. I then keep the lights regularly closed, unless a burning heat by accident arises, in which case I give a little air day and night for a short time. When the shoots have pushed about six inches long, I cut off close to the old root all excepting one to each division of the old root. I find when the root is excited, it more easily divides than previous to it. The shoots I take off I insert in a very sandy soil in pots, placing them closely together and close to the sides of the pots. In about a week or ten days at farthest they have generally struck root. I then put each plant into a separate pot using small pots, I then place them againin the frame or green-house, but I prefer the frame when I can appropriate it forthe purpose. J have seve- yal times taken off shoots when they have been about two inches long, but I generally found them to perish. If one casually did strike root, it did not grow any thing near so well as those shoots did which were al- lowed to grow to about six inches long before taken off. When the shoots are taken off the old roots, I then divide and pot them, placing them in a green house, taking care not to have them upon any fire flue which is heated, as 1 have found when I did so many of the roots per- ished. If more than the single shoot left to each portion of old root shoaid afterwards push, I take all such off, and only allow the first shoot to remain. As the shoots advance, I take care to have them se- curely tied up to a stick, as they are very liable to break off at their origin. : When I judge that there is no longer any reason to apprehend frost, I turn out my general stock into the open ground. The soil of my garden is, as before stated, a very sandy loam eighteen inches deep. J select an open situation, for when planted near a hedge ar wall the Dahlias are drawn up weakly; but in an airy part of my ON THE CULTURE OF THE DAHLIA. 5 garden, they are something like moderate sized thorn bushes for size, Previous to planting, I have the ground very well manured and trenched tothe bottom. In planting, I place the tallest growing sorts for the back row or north side of the border, and the lesser sorts are regulated proportionably. The height of the sorts I have, I mark down annually, aud being each year planted and treated alike, I am never disappointed of having a uniform arrangement. The distance I plant apart is, fot those sorts which grow with me eight feet high, ten feet apart; six feet high, seven feet six apart, and so in proportion all the rest. I water well in dry weather. The method I adopt in securing the plants from being broken by the wind, is to have one support at the upright stem of the plant, and afterwards as the laterals advance, to place six or eight strong stakes at equal distances around it; to them the branches are re- gularly secured. Towards the close of the flowering season, 1 have a few inches deep of soil spread oyer the roots close up to the stem of the plant, and for about one foot around it ; this prevents sudden frosts from damaging the crown of the roots, which sometimes by the wind moving the plant, an opening is caused at the stem and the frost has access to the root, and if the eyes at that part be damaged by frost, all the other part of the root, however sound it may be, is useless, and will not push shoots the follow- ing season. I do not plant more than two years on the same piece of ground, or if promiscuously in borders with other flowers, I vary the place every season, J find them so much more inclined to bloom freely and run less into foliage when planted in fresh soil. In taking up the roots, I do it when the weather is dry, and leave all the soil to them that I possibly can. J have them carefully taken into a back shed where there are fires; they are placed on shelves and thus gradually dry. The retaining of the soil with the roots is of importance to their preservation, as it keeps them plump and sound. JI have not had one perish that has been so treated for the last ten years. With small roots it is sometimes difficult to keep the soil to them. However, such I pot in moderate dry soil, and place them upon the shelves with the others. Before I adopted this method of retaining soil with the roots, I found that small roots which had not very short and plump tubers when left exposed, dried and shrivelled so much at the junction of the tubers to the main trunk or stem, that numbers of the roots pe- rished. By retaining the soil, a great number of fibrous roots are left undisturbed, and that with the circumstance of the moisture of the soil GRADUALLY drying up, the roots are regularly brought to a state of repose. At the time of planting the roots in the frame, in February, I shake 6 ON THE CULTURE OF ERYTHRINA CRISTA GALLI, off all the old soil from them, being careful not to twist-or break the tubers near to the trunk of the root. I have found the plan of retaining soil to the roots when taken up, to be very serviceable in the case of late seedlings, such often having but Jong and small tubers, but with such my plan has never failed to pre~ serve them well. You shall hear from me again. A NoTriInGHAMSHIRE Frorist. Feb. 6th, 1833. [We shall be glad to hear from our respected Correspondent at his own convenience.—ConDUCcTOR. ] ARTICLE I1.—On the Culture and Propagation of the Erythrina Cri'sta Galli. By SAInT PATRIick. Sir,—I frequently find during my routes, very large plants of that beautiful exotic, Erythri‘na Cri’sta Galli, with scarcely a single blossom upon them; should you consider these few practical Hints worth no- ticing, they are quite at your service. Jn propagating this exotic, I take off young shoots from the mother plant when they are about four inches long, I pull them off with a little of the old bark attached to each ; this is done any time from January until May. I plant the young shoots each one in a small pot, with a mixture of loam and sand» and afterwards plunge them into a good brisk heat. Shading and watering is particularly attended to. In three or four weeks the plants will have filled the small pots with roots, when they are shifted into 32 sized pots with their balls entire, using rich strong loam. By Mr. T. K. SHorr. This very beautiful Salvia is seldom or ever seen to flower well in the open air in this country. From my attention to its culture, I find it requires a treatment quite peculiar to itself, in order to succeed to sa- tisfaction. By the method I practise, I uniformly obtain spikes of flowers eight or ten inches long, but this season I had dwarf plants in 36 sized pots, which had spikes fourteen inches long, and from the fine deep blue colour of the flower, they had a very splendid appearance. My mode of treatwwent is as follows :— C 10 REVIEWS, In February or March I take the ends of the shoots from the old plants, which had been kept in a greenhouse, and prepare each cutting by dressing off a few of the bottom leaves, and cutting through the stalk close under a joint. I insert these cuttings in a pot, planting them in white sand; and after placing a bell glass over them, plunge them in a hotbed frame, the heat not being very powerful. Care is taken to wipe out the bell glass every day to prevent the cuttings damp- ing off. Ina month or five weeks I find them sufficiently rooted to bear removing into small pots. The soil I use is a very rich light loam. They are again placed in a hotbed frame, and kept there till the tops reach the glass; they are then removed into the greenhouse for a short time, so as to inure them regularly to the climate of the open air- In planting them out in the open ground, the best situation I find is to place them against a south wall, in a very light rich soil. Plants treated as above stated, have with me reached the height of six or eight feet, and produced spikes of flowers quite splendid. The plants now require staking or otherwise securing to the wall, to prevent their being broken with the wind. In September I again take off some of the ends of the shoots, cutting them off close under the sixth joint, and plant them singly in 60 sized pots, plunging them in an agreeable hotbed frame. When the pots are full of roots, I remove them into 30 sized ones, placing them in the greenhouse, where they bloom most profusely from November until February. During all the time from planting until flowering, they re- quire a very liberal supply of water. Marten Hall, Jan. 3rd, 1833. T. K. Sort. A PART II. REVIEWS. The beauties of the vegetable Kingdom are so varied and striking, that they have engaged the attention and admiration of all classes of society, but all have not alike the objeets or opportunity of an equal gratification afforded them. A very numerous class of persons have it not in their power either to possess, cultivate, or even obtain a sight of many of the splendid productions of the earth. This is more particularly the case with reference to the imported treasures of plants that are transmitted from other climes to this country. REVIEWS, 1i A knowledge of the existence of many such plants, or of their culture, would in numerous instances have been very local, we are fully per- suaded, from cases that have frequently come under our notice, but from the laudable circumstance of eminent botanists and florists having esta- blished valuable periodical publications, which the present taste for flori- culture appeared to them to demand. In the present day, no sooner does any plant of interest expand its bloom, than “ by the concurring aid of some friend to flowers,” some of the periodicals are enabled to spread its representation through an extent of country, and to a number almost incalculable. By the figures of the plants, and descriptions given, the locality of them is ascertained, and shortly, if not already so, they generally are placed within the reach of purchase. The periodicals are not only so far useful, but some of them contain much botanical in- formation, and judicious remarks on the culture of many of the plants.— It is pleasing to us to know that the circulation of such works is increas- ing ; we heartily wish them a much more extensive one. Although the periodicals thus referred to, are published at as low a price as the nature of the works will admit of; yet it is a fact, that there is a very numerous class of persons, who are also admirers of flowers, but who are debarred the advantages which others have it in their power to obtain. However, by adapting the cost ofthe present Work to the means of all classes, we intend to put within the power of most persons the knowledge of the existence, the description, and, in many instances, figures of the most beautiful plants. We hope for adequate support te effect this to the best possible advantage. On our part no exertion shall be wanting. The Botanical Magazine. By Samuen Curtis, F.L.S. Descrip- tions by Dr. Hooker, Professor of Botany to the University of Glasgow. This work was begun in the year 1787. So admirably and ably has it been conducted, and the coloured drawings so well executed, that it has received extensive support ever since its commencement, and it has now reached to plate 3220. The plates and descriptions under the direction of the eminent individuals above stated, are very remarkable for their accuracy and neatness, The number for January, 1833, contains the following beautiful plates :— 1. Gloxinia speciisa, variety albiflora, showy Gloxinia. White flowered va- riety; class, Didynamia; order, Angiospermia; natural order, Gesneriex, a stove plant. There is a pale purple blossomed variety now common in the country, but the variety here figured is pure white, a very abundant flowering kind, and well deserving cultivation. Flowers from June to November, Glox. inia, so named in honour of Dr, Gloxin, of Colmar. 2. Lobelia mucronata, sharp pointed (leaf) Lobelia, Pentandria Monogynia, natural order, Lobeliacew, from Chili, A beautiful greenhouse species, but 12 REVIEWS. it is probably hardy enough to bear the open air in England ; introduced by A. Cruikshanks, Esq., and bloomed first in August, 1832. Flower, bright crim- son, downy, pale in the bud: leaves, oblong lancvolate, minutely serrated, pale green, tinged with red. Lobélia, after M. Lobel, a celebrated botanist in 1616. 3. Cryptophragmium venistum, stately Cryptophragmium, Diandria Mono- gynia; natural order, Acanthacece: a stove plant from the mountains of Pan- dua, in India, introduced to the Horticultural Society of London in 1828, bloomed in the Glasgow botanic garden in October. Flower very handsome, in spikes, tube, pale purple, limb, deep purple and white in the centre ; leaves opposite, ovate, rough on both sides. Cryptophragmiuia, from kruptos, con- cealed, and phragmos, a partition from the concealed dissepiment of the anther. 4, Epidéndrum Harrisénie, Mrs. Harrison’s Epidéndrum, Gynandria, Mo- nandria; natural order, Orchidez. This fine distinct species (a stove plant) was sent from Brazil by Mr. Wm. Harrison, to his sister above named. Flowers large, of a pale green, whitish in the centre, arrauged in a corymb like raceme. Epidéndrum, from epi, upon, dendrum, a tree, growing upon trees, 5. Melaleuca Frazéri, Mr. Frazer’s Malaletca, Polyadelphia, Polyandria ; natural order, Myrtacee: a beautiful, low, much branched greenhouse shrub, received from the late Mr. Frazer, colonial botanist at Syduey, New South Wales. Flowers connected into a spike, terminated by two or three small shoots, petals white, with fine delicate rose coloured stamens ; leaves crowded, smooth, linear, subulate, reflexed, and spreading; propagated by cuttings. Melaletca, from melas, black, and leukos, white, or white trees. 6. Scilla villésa, hairy leaved squill, Hexandria, Monogynia; natural order, Asphodelece. Received from Dr. Dickson in 1831, from Tripoli; the bulbs were planted in the stove at the Edinburgh botanic garden, flowered in Novem- ber, 1832, Flower, pale lilac, with a broad deep green stripe up each petal. Scilla from Seyllo to injure, roots poisonous, 7, Pomadérris betulina birch leaved Pomadérris, Pentandria, Monogynia; natural order, Rhamnez: a slender much branched greenhouse shrub, from Wew South Wales, discovered by A. Cunningham, Esq. in October, 1822, flowered in April 1832, at Kew Gardens; flowers small, petals none, calyx pale yellowish white, hairy. 1t requires a soil with a considerable portion of peat admixed. Pomadérris, from poma, a covering, and derris, skin, on account of the peculiar membranous covering to the capsule. No. ror FEBRUARY CONTAINS, 8. Bemimontia grandiflora, large flowered, Pentandria, Monogynia, Apocy- nex, from Eastern Bengal, in 1818. This very superb plant much resembles Datura arborea in appearance, and is equally flagrant. Flowers, cream co- loured, white ; leaves, large, oblong. Blossomed at Bretton Hall, in May, 1832. Bea ‘imontia, in honour of the late Mrs. Beaumont. 9. Calceoliria integrifolia, variety, Viscosissima; entire leaved, very viscid ; Diandria, Monogynia, Scrophularine: raised by Mr. CAMERON, at the Bir- mingham botanic garden, and flowered beautifully in 1832. Flowers, bright yellow, changing to a reddish orange. Calceolaria from calceolus, a slipper, corolla. 10. Cinéraria Tussilaginis,coltsfoot leaved, Syngenesia, Superflua, Composite, from Teneriffe, a greenhouse plant; flowers, lilac purple, twelve or thirteen corollas in each, very handsome. Cineraria, from cineres, ashes, the pale co- lour of the under side of the leaves. ll. Priestleya villésa, villous, Diadelphia, Decandria, Leguminosez. From Cape of Good Hope, a greenhouse plant, flowering in November: colour, bright yellow, in umbellated heads, pretty. Priestleya, from Dr. JosEPH PRIESTLEY. 12. Bletid acutipetala, sharp petaled Bletia, from South Carolina, Gynan- dria, Monandria, Orchidee; petals pale rose colour, labellum, purplish rose coloured, yellow at the base. 13. Loasa Placei, Mr. Place’s, Loasa, variety 2. Polyadelphia, Polyandria, Loacea, From Chili, flowered in the open border; flowers, small yellow. REVIEWS. 13 14. Poméderris andromedefolia, andromeda leaved, Pentandria Monogynia, Rhamne, from New Holland, 1823; flowers, pale yellowish white, in dense corymbs; leaves elliptical, lanceolate, tomentose underneath, an inch and a half long. The Botanical Register. This work was commenced in 1815; it has now reached to plate 1662. It is very skilfully executed, and conducted by the very able, intelligent, and learned Professor of Botany in the London University, Joun Linpiey, Esq. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon this work: the judicious selection of figures, their accuracy and faithful representation, are such as we may justly calculate upon, when under the superintendence of so renowned a botanist as Mr. Linptey. The number for January, 1833, contains the following plants :— 1. Senécio Tussillaginis, coltsfoot leaved Groundsel; Syngenesia Polygamia #Equalis; natural order Composite. This is a handsome greenhouse plant, flowering abundantly. The petals are purple on the upper side, and white underneath ; the disk is yellow; leaves alternate, sharply toothed at their edges, underside tomentose. Senecio is from Senex, old man, the naked re- ceptacle like a bald head. : 2 Solandra guttata, spotted-flowered. Pentandria Monogynia; nat. ord. Solanaceez. This most splendid stove plant was introduced from Mexico by Mr. Tate, of Sloane street Nursery, and flowered the early part of last year, in the stove of Mr. Lampert, Boyton House, Wiltshire. The flower is funnel shaped, solitary, and terminal, of a pale yellow, inside the mouth of the co- rolla is marked with purple. It is fragrant. Leaves alternate, elliptical, ob- long: it is readily increased by cuttings. Solandra, named in honour of Dr, SoLaNDER, who accompanied Sir JosepH Banks in his Voyage round the World. 3. Saccolabium papillésum, pimpled Saccolabium Gynandria, Monandria; natural order Orchidece. Found growing upon trees in Malabar, and other parts of India. Flower, the labellum is white, and the other part (sepals) is yellow streaked with reddish purple. Blooms Aug. and Sep, Leaves dark green, strap-shaped. It is cultivated by being suspended against a damp wall in the stove, in pots filled with potsherds, mixed with a little earth. Saccola- Lium from saccus, a bag, and labium, a lip, in allusion to the bagged la- bellum. 4. Sempervivum villosum, villous Houseleek, Dodecandria Hexagynia, nat. order Crassulacee; a greenhouse plant sent from the Canary Islands; flowers in May. Flowers yellow, in a branching cyme. Sempervivum from semper, ever, and vivum, life, because of the species flourishing even in the most bar- rep and parched places. 5. Sdlvia angustifolia, narrow leaved Sage; Decandria Monogynia; natural order Labiata. This pretty perrennial species is a native of elevated dry places in New Spain, and Mexico; it grows two feet high. Flowers deep pure blue, with a little white at the centre of the flower. Leaves oblong, linear, serrated and smooth. It requires to be treated as the Salvia fulgens, and mexicana; in winter protected in a greenhouse, and turned out in the open border in summer. It makes a fine contrast with the other species; it is easily prop: - gated by cuttings.—Salvia from salvus, safe; its medical qualities. 6. Milla bifléra, snow-white Milla, Hexandria Monogynia, Asphodélez ; from the Mountains of Mexico, sent by Mr. Granam, flowered beautifully in August, in the Horticultural Society’s Garden, London. It had been planted out in a cold pit, and excluded from the frost in winter. Continues long in bloom. Leaves awl shaped: increased by seeds.—Milla, in honour of JULIAN Mixta, Head Gardener in the Royal Garden of Madrid, 14 REVIEWS. 7. Fuchsia globisa, balloon-flowered Fuchsia, Octandria Monogynia, nat. order Onagrarie; said to have originated between Fuchsia microphylla and Fuchsia conica. It isa most charming plant; previous to the blossoms ex- panding, they form so many pendulous crimson globes, and are produced in profusion ; when expanded the fine crimson sepals, and its purple petals, make it additionally brilliant. The branches grow in a decurved form: leaves op. posite, heart-shaped at the base, acuminate, dentate, and smooth. Fuchsia, in honour of L. Fuchs, a celebrated German Botanist. No. 12, FoR FEBRUARY, CONTAINS 8. Ribes specidsum, shewy Gooseberry, Pentandria Monogynia, nat. order Grossulacee. A hardy shrub, native of California, it was raised from seeds brought from Monterey by Mr. Coxttz, in 1828. It is propagated readily by cuttings. Flowers rosy crimson, very hauvdsome, and like one of the hand- somest Fuchsias.—Ribes, an acid plant mentioned by the Arabian physicians. 9. Stachys albicailis, white-stemmed Stachys, Didynamia Gymnospermia ; nat. ord. Labiate. It is a hardy perennial plant, not of much beauty. Flow- ers rose-coloured, labio, striped. Stachys from stachys, a spike, the form of flowers growing. 10. Azalea pontica versicélor, changeable Pontic Azalea: Pentandria, Mo- nogynia, nat. ord. Ericee; raised at Lord Carnarvon’s, Highclere, Hamp- shire. It is a most abundant flowerer; its blossoms are in large clusters, each corolla diversified with bright yellow, rose of different shades, and white. A most beautiful plant, and now in many collections of plants in the country. Azalea from Azaleos, dry ; habitation. 11. Leucopégon parviflérus, small Howered whitebeard; Pentandria, Monogy- nia, Epacridex, from New Holland, greenhouse, flowers in May, white. This plant is by some persons called Styphelia parviflora. Leucopogon, from white- beard, the hairy segments of the corolla. 12. Brasavéla Perinii, Perrin’s brasavéla, Gynandria, Monandria, Orchidex. From Rio Janeiro, flowers yellowish white. Brasavola, from A. M. BRAasAvoLa, an Italian botanist. 13. Schizénthus pinnatus, humilis, pinnated schizanthus: dwarf variety ; Diandria, Monogynia, Scrophularinex. This very beautiful plant was raised from seeds sold in London last spring by Mr. CumING, grows about a foot high; flowers, flesh coloured, and deep red. Itis a native of Valparaiso. Schizanthus, from scio, to cut, anthus, a flower. 14. Gompholobium capitatum, Decandria, M onogynia, Leguminosae. Raised in Mr. Knicuv’s nursery, King’s Road; discovered in St. George’s Sound; a neat little greenhouse plant, flowers, bright deep yellow, flowering in July: increased by seeds and cuttings. 15. Mescharia pinnatifida, turnip leaved musk succory, Syngenesia, qualis, Composite. An annual plant from Chili, grows two feet high, flowers in May, dlossoms abundantly, white. Moscharia, from the musky scent. The Botanical Cabinet. This Work commenced in 1815, by the very celebrated Nurserymen at Hackney, near London, Messrs. Loppices. It was begun with the intention of making the public acquainted with the plants in their possession, ina cheap form, and has now reached to plate 1900. The plates are very neat, and in- formation of the culture, &c. of each plant figured, is given. The observations introduced of a religious character, are very appropriate, and calculated to jead the mind of man from nature to nature’s God. It is a very pleasing and instructive publication. 1. Hedychium éllipticum, elliptic Hedychium; Monandria, Monogynia; na- tural order, Scitamineze, This plant was discovered by Dr. Hamilton, at Na- ramhetty, in upper Napal; it is a stove plant, growing four feet high, flowers Schizanthus pinnatus, HUMILIS. Plate 3 Engraved jor No. 2, of the Floiecultural Cabinet, published April Tet, 1895, ” Fethid, Sah = REVIEWS. 15 in August; flower, white. It is readily increased by dividing the roots, re- quires a rich loam, and abundance of pot room. Hedychium, from hedys, sweet, and chion, snow flower. 2. Trifolium uniflorum, one flowered, Diadelphia, Deeandria, natural order, _ Papilionacee ; an herbaceous hardy plant from Italy, Greece, &c., flowers in July, flower, rose and white. It increases either by seeds or parting the roots, requiring light loam, Trifolium, from tres, three, and folium, leaf, three upon a stalk. 3. Petréphilatrifida, three-parted, Tetrandria Monogynia,nat. ord. Proteacex, a greenhouse plant, native of New Holland, introduced in 1820: grows one foot high, flowers in June, flower yellow ; increased by cuttings, requires to be grown insandy peat. Petrophila, from petros, a stone, and phileo, to love. 4, Marxillaria Warredna, Gynandria, Monandria, natural order, Orchidex. This splendid plant was collected in Brazil, by FREDERICK WARRE, Esa., and sent to Messrs. Loddiges in 1829. It flowered in the stove, and grows two feet high; flower, labellum fine crimson purple with yellow, the other part white and cream coloured. It is a very fine species, highly meriting cultiva- tion. It requires the stove heat, and to be potted in vegetable earth mixed with a little sand, increased by offsets. Maxillaria, from the labellum, re- sembling the maxilla of some insects. 5. Vaccineum arboreum, Octandria, Monogyria, natural order, Ericez. This is a low shrub from North Carolina, Florida, &e. It is often injured by winter in this country. It is an evergreen; flowers in July; colour of flower, a pretty blush, requires peat and loam. Vaccineum, perhaps from the whortle berry. 6. Iris bicélor, Triandria, Monogynia, natural order, Iridaz. Probably a native of the Cape of Good Hope. It requires to be protected in a greenhouse; it is a very charming plant. The contrasted colour of the flower is very striking. The petals are a fine pale yellow, with a large dark spot at the base of each, and also slightly spotted near their junction ; the plant continues to have a succession of flowers for several months. Iris, from iris, the eye: the variety and brilliancy of its colours. 7. Cereus sesolus, Icosandria, Mouogynia, natural order Opuntiacex, bristly eereus. A native of Brazils, sent in 1829; it has a trailing stem, and roots as it proceeds along. It flowers freely in August, and requires a stove heat; colour, under side of petals and the ends of the upper side rose coloured, the rest part white ; requires light loam, and increases readi’y by cuttings. Ce- reus, from cereus, pliant; shoots of some of the species. 8. Globuldria vulgaris, Tetrandria, Monogynia, natural order, Globularine. A native of Switzerland, an herbaceous plant of low growth. Flowers in May, colour, fine blue; its globular flowers render it a plant deserving cultivation. It requires protection in winter. Globularia, from the flowers being in globose heads. 9. Ruéllia oblongifélia, oblong leaved, Didynamia, Angiospermia, nat. ord., Acanthacex, from Brazil, a stove plant of very great beauty, blooming in September; flower, a very fine deep rose: it merits universal cultivation. Requires light loam, and is readily propagated by cuttings. Ruellia, from Joun RUELLE, Physician to Francis Ist. 10. Westringia longifolia, long leaved, Didynamia, Gymnospermia, natural order, Labiata. From New South Wales. Requires a greenhouse protection ; flowers the latter end of summer; colour, pale blue slightly spotted with yellow. Requires sandy peat, and increased by cuttings. Westringia, from J. P. Westrine, Physician to the King of Sweden, The British Flower Garden, Conducted by that well known botanist, Mr. Roperr SwEET. It is intended to represent the hardy plants of the flower garden that appear to be deserving of culture. The work is very valuable to the florist gardener. The number for February, 1833, contains the following plants :— 16 REVIEWS. 1, Sol4num runcinatum, runcinate leaved nightshade, Pentandria, Monogy- nia, Solanee; from Chile, in 1832; thrives well in open borders during sum- mer, but requires a greenhouse in winter. Flowers, violet coloured; leaves alternate, deeply pinuatifid. The plant is easily increased by cuttings or suckers. It is a very pretty plant. Solanum, from solari, to relieve, its medi- cinal properties. 2. Homériacollina, copper coloured, Triandria, Monogynia, Iridex, from South Africa. A very elegant flowering plant, easy of culture, in vegetable mould and river sand, in the open border; flowers, reddish copper coloured with a yellow centre. Homeria, from Omereo, to connect, referring to the filaments. 3. Hermione tereticaulis, snow flake leaved, Hexandria, Monogynia Amary]- lidez ; a native of France, hardy, flowering freely in a rich deep soil. Itis an annually imported bulb from Holland, by the name Surpassant. Segments of a cream colour, becoming white; crown, pale yellow, in a fine truss or head of flowers. 8. Lobélia colorata, red leaved, from North America, an hybrid, probably derived from the intermixture of Lobelia ccerulea, and cardinalis; it isa highly ornamental plant, rising to six feet high with a fine spike of blue flowers, a sandy loam and peat soil suits it best, increased by offsets. The Botanic Garden. This very neat well conducted work, is under the direction of Mr. B. Maunp, each number has one plate representing four plants. The work merits all the encouragement which its extensive circulation receives; and to the admirers of the flower garden, is a very valuable acquisition. The number for February contains :— 1. Coréopsis Atkinsoniana, Atkinson’s Coreopsis, Syngenesia, Frustranea, Com- posite. From North America, hardy perennial, grows three feet high, flowers July, August. Flowers, golden with arich dark eye, very handsome. Coreop- sis, from coris, a bag, and opsis, appearance, shape of the seeds. 2. Verbéna alata, winged stemmed vervain, Didynamia, Angiospermia, Verbe- nacz, native of Mont Video; grows six fect high, perennial, introduced 1828, flowers, rosy purple, small. Verbena, from Ferfaen, its Celtic name. 3. Collinsia grandiflora, large flowered Collinsia, Didynamia, Angiospermia, Scrophularine. A very beautiful perennial from North America, in 1828; grows one foot high; flowers, red and blue, in whorls. If seeds are sown in August it flowers from May to August, sown in spring it flowers from July to October. Collinsia, from Z. Collins, of Philadelphia. Collémia Grandiflora, large flowered Collomia, Pentandria, Monogynia, Polemoniace. From North America, 1831; grows 25 feet high; perennial; flowers in July and August—buif coloured; easily raised from seeds either sown in autumn or spring. Flowers best in poor soil. Collomia from kolla, signifying glue. The Gardener's Magazine. This valuable Publication is very ably conducted by Mr. J. C. Loupon, and its merits, in many respects, are beyond our praise. “ CULTURE OF THE RANUNCULUS.—Some time early in October, 1831, a head of seed from a tolerably thickly petaled light semi-double ranunculus was sown in a square pan of twelve inch sides, by four deep; at each corner was a pipe luted to the sides, open at top and bottom, for the purpose of wa- tering the earth without disturbing the seeds, or allowing a crust to form on the surface. In the middle of the pan wasa hole for allowing the superfluous water to drain away. The pan was placed in a cucumber frame with moist heat, and in a fortnight after sowing, the seeds came up. By the end of No- vember they were an inch high, and then removed into a room facing the REVIEWS. 17 south; there they drew towards the light, and began to get of a sickly yellow by the beginning of February. On Valentine’s Day a cucumber bed was made, and when the heat was well up, the pan was putinto it; here they grew away vigorously, and threw up strong flower stems at the end of April. They were then placed against a south east wall in the open air, in which situation they bleomed abundantly.”—A Village Schoolmaster. A Calalogue of choice Ranunculuses, selected from about 800 Varieties, and of select Tulips, Dahlias, Pelargoniums, and Carnations, for 1833. Grown and Sold by the Rey. Josep Tyso, Wallingford, in Berkshire. A very extensive and choice assortment of the above named flowers are grown and sold by the Author for benevolent purposes. The Catalogue is one folio sheet, fulded as a letter, for distribution gratis; application by letter Post paid. The plan of this Catalogue of Ranunculuses is admirable; it is very des- criptive and easy in reference, and to the Florist is highly valuable. The Author states that the collection has been more than twenty-five years in ac- quiring, and has been selected froma large assortment. The same variety he has often obtained under different names; when after some time the most probable name has been retained, and placed first in the Catalogue, and the others succeed in italics, The colour of every flower was marked when in bloom, and are warranted true to the colour assigned them. Mr. Tyso has raised about 50 superb varieties from seed, for two of which, Leonora and Re« form, he has refused £20; he has several others equally good, which will soon be on sale. We approve so much of the plan, that we should be glad to see it become the standard Catalogue for Ranunculuses. In Tulips and Carnations the co- lours are also described. We shall here give the Abbreviations relating to the colours in Ranunculuses. a, ash ol, olive co. st, coffee striped b, buff p, purple d. r, dark red cr, crimson r, red 1. m, mottled c. 0, coffee coloured ro, rose r. st, red striped d, dark s, scarlet w. e, white edged e, edged ss, shaded self Ww. sp, white spot g, gray sp, spotted w. st, white striped 1, light st, striped y- e, yellow edged m, mottled w, white y- sp, yellow spot 0, orange y, yellow y. st, yellow striped The following sorts will give the reader to see the excellency and efficiency of the plan. WALLINGFORD SEEDLING RANUNCULUSES. Adelaide (Clarke’s) 1. sp. Diadem, y. sp. Adelaide (Costar’s) w. e. Dulcedo, er. Amulet, y. sp. Earl Grey, g. Angelina, w. e. Galatea, l. y. e. Antagonist, y. e. cr. Galena (Clarke’s) 1. sp. Britannia (Weltjies) w. e. Garrick (Clarke’s) w. sp. Cavalier, a. Grandee, y. sp. Champion, w. e. Leonora, y. sp. Clarissa, w. Magnificent (Clarke’s) w, e, Competitor, y. m, Melema, w, e. Db 18 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. Mrs. Clarke (Clarke’s) y. e. Tiara, y. e. Othello (Brown’s) d, c. : Valetta, 1. b. sp. Reform, y. e. Victoria, y. e. Regalia, y. e. William IV. (Clarke’s) ro. m. The Catalogue contains a great number of sorts, arranged on the above plan, from 5s. to £5 per hundred.—The priees affixed to the sorts. The proceeds in the sale of the sorts described in the Catalogue, is fora benevolent purpose; this is not particularised, but from the character of the Rev. Gentleman, we hesitate not to say that it is one worthy of support, and we most heartily wish success to attend his efforts. PART III. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. NEW AND VERY HANDSOME DAHLIAS, &e. The accompanying Engraving of Mr. Levicx’s Dahlia we are enabled to state (from having grown the sort ourselves) gives a very correct representation of its striped crimson flowers; but the Plant, in addition, produces entire flowers of arich velvet hue, and others of a fine light scarlet, the whole making a very striking and highly beautiful appearance. The plantis a most abundant bloomer, and grows from four to six feet high ; it certainly merits a place in every collection of this truly splendid tribe of plants. Mr. Levick possesses a considerable stock of plants, and as we have frequently had the gratification of witnessing Mr. Levick’s anxious desire to promote Floriculture, and for other persons to participate with him in the pleasures of Dahlia culture, we are persuaded that plants of this sort may be obtained at a very reasonable price. We have not heard Mr. Levick state the charge per plant, but as we know his object is not profit, we are persuaded the cost will be moderate, Mr. Levick possesses a number of other fine Seedling Dahlias, some of which are very superior. We hope to have the pleasure of giving in future numbers of the Floricultural Cabinet correct Engravings of several of them. ConDUCTOR. Mr. Leyicx’s Address is, Pinstone-street, Sheffield. Mr. APPLEBY, Florist, St. James’s Gardens, Doncaster, has during the last summer been very successful in raising a number of most beautiful seedling Dahlias, among which isa pure yellow, rich crimson, and deep red, of the Anemone-flowered varieties; but the most striking of any is a striped Dahlia of the common class, the colours of which are as distinct as is usual in a per- MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 19 fect flaked Carnation. The ground colour (as it is usually called) is a light lilac, and each petal has a broad deep rose-coloured stripe, formed exactly up its centre. The specimen we saw in September last, was a very compact formed flower, and perfectly regular in its stripes, and merits the attention of every lover of those splendid flowers. When we visited the garden of Mre AppLEBY, we were struck with its arrangement and order; it reflects great merit on its possessor: the collection of handsome flowering plants was very extensive and select. We were pleased with the formation of a small struc- ture for striking exotic cuttings in, and hope Mr. APPLEBY will give us a plan of it for our Publication. His method, too, of substituting flat pieces of glass placed over the pots of cuttings, instead of bell glasses, was new to us. Pre- vious to planting the cuttings, pots are filled one half or two-thirds, according to the length of the cuttings, so that the tops do not touch the glass, with soil or sand, &c. After the cuttings are inserted, watered, and allowed an hour or so to dry a little, the pieces of glass are laid flat over the pots. Mr. A. states the glass does not require drying, as is the case with bell glasses; thus much time and trouble is saved ; he turns the glass once or twice a day; the method is simple, effectual, and cheap. Mr. A. cuts each glass to an octagonal form, by taking off the corners, so that he states it is not so liable to be disturbed as when square. Our esteemed friend Mr. Mzarns, Gardener to his Grace the Duke of Portland was, as far as we can ascertain, the first to adopt the above method, which he did when at the Duke of Yorx’s, Oatlands, 27 years ago; but Mr. Mearns informs us he prefers the glass being left square, as being readier to take hold of, and the glass when no longer wanted for cuttings, is useful for glazing purposes, and thus no loss is occasioned. Con. NEW DAHLIAS. We shall give a List, in this and the next Number, of some of the best Seed- lings of 1832. We have just received a List of Dahlias from Mr. WIDNALL, Nurseryman, Cambridge, and feel sorry it came too late for our pages this month. We question whether the collection is to be equalled in the kingdom; particulars shall be given next month. ‘The following superior ones are in the possession of MicHAEL BREWER, Jun., Nurseryman, Cambridge. Queen of the Whites, very fine. New Camphor-scented white, very fine. Lovely Ann, deep rose, centre petals pure white. Incomparable Orange, shaded, and excellent formed flower. Purpurea perfectissima, rich coloured, well formed. Second Surprise, lively purple, very large. Mrs Austin, bright crimson red, quilled excellent, Rammoo Sammoo, black, very fine. Negro, superb black. Queen of Belgium, white, tipped with purple. La Favourite, orange and yellow, petals distinct. Levitt’s, lilac and crimson stripe. Priscilla, white and lilac. Orange and scarlett-striped. King of the Yellows, very large and good. The annexed are also fine sorts, now in the possession of Mr, BREwEr, Sen. Nurseryman, Cambridge :— Proteus, primrose and purple spotted, 20 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. Juliet, very fine blush. Foster’s Premier, large fine rose. Stone-coloured, dark spotted. Justinia, very fine, splendid crimson. Rosea alba striata, very fine rose and dark lilac stripe, good formed flower. Mutabilis, crimson with black stripes. Catbushes, rose-leaved, fine striped. Fern’s purpurea variegata, fine striped. Pencillia, white with purple stripes, very good. York and Lancaster, some flowers white, and others rose. Widnall’s carna, very fine large purple. Noble grandissima, very fine dark. Beaute Perfect, very dark, with light crimson stripes, well formed flower. REFERENCES TO PLATE NO. 2. Veronica fruticulisa, flesh coloured shrubby Speedwell, Diandria, Monogynia, Schrophularine. Clusters of flowers spiked, many flowered, terminal, stems erect; leaves elliptic, lanceolate. Britain, perrennial, flowers in July. Veronica savatilis, Rock Speedwell, Diandria, Monogynia, Schrophularine. Clusters of flowers corymbose, of few flowers, stems decumbent at the base; leaves opposite, elliptical. Britain, perrennial, June, July. Lobélia specidsa, showy Lobélia. Pentandria, Monogynia, Campanulacee. This very showy hybrid is said to have been found in a garden in Ireland, growing in a border composed of Lobelia falgens and ccerilea. It is a strong free growing plant. It is equally hardy with Lobelia fulgens and other North American species; readily increased by offsets, Soil, two parts peat, or vege- table earth, one of loam, and one of river sand. Plants of this showy Lobelia grouped among the scarlet and crimson species give it a very pleasing contras- tedness of colour. Hésperis speciosa, beautiful rocket, Tetradynamia, Siliquosa, Crucifera. This beautiful little plant is from Siberia, quite hardy, perrennial, grows six inches high, flowers April and May. Hesperis, from esperis, evening, several of the species being only scented at that time. - QUERIES, REMARKS, &e. QueEry,—I have availed myself of the pleasure of visiting the gardens of _many of our nobility and gentry for the last thirty years; the improvements effected in almost every department are to me quite astonishing, and on the part of many practical gardeners I could name, highly praiseworthy. 1 intend from time to time to send you the result of my observations and remarks. I have been very much pleased with the very marked improvement in the nu- merous beautiful varieties of my fayourite flower, the Balsam, and of the su- perior manner in which they are now treated, -the plants and size of fiowers being so very much finer than what they used to be, even as late as a dozen years back. I shall be glad if any of the readers of the Floricultural Cabinet aud Floyist’s Magazine would, through that medium, give me an account of the mode of management in producing flowers so superior. Fora. Query.—Being an admirer of that very handsome flower the Gloriosa su- perba, and not being able to bloom it any thing equal to what I recollect seeing in a garden in Nottinghamshire some years ago, I should be glad if any of your readers would inform me how to treat the plant, so as to flower it suc- cessfully, PRISCILLA. Qurxy.—I shall be glad to be informed how to treat the Verbéna Melin- dres, so as to keep good plants through the winter, for turning out in beds during summer. 1 have failed nearly wholly for several winters. I took up eld plants with balls entire, and potted them, alsu tovk offa great number Verénica Sazdtilis. Lobelia Specidsa, Hésperis Specidsa. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 21 of young-rooted runners, and put one in a small pot, placing them in a green- ~ house, and others in a cool frame; but in each case, nearly all I wished to preserve died before spring. An ENQUIRER. Query.—I shall feel particularly obliged if any of your correspondents will inform me, through the medium of the Floricultural Cabinet, how 1 am to cultivate the Solandra grandiflora, so as to make it produce its splendid flowers. Sr. PaTRICk. Query.—Can you or any of your readers inform me, what is the best method to adopt in cultivating the various sorts of Stocks, (Cheiranthus annua) so as to obtain double flowers. I have been often told that if I gathered seed from the single ones growing close to a double sort, my object would be at- tained. I have tried it several times but could not find it so. How does it happen that the double blossom of this class of plants affects the single flowers? I shall be glad to hear on this subject. Ww. B. Bive Hyprancea.—About a twenty-fifth part of iron filings, mixed in loamy soil, I find always causes the Hydrangea to have blue instead of rose- coloured flowers, but the iron prevents the flowers being as large as when in pure loamy soi]; can you inform me of a better method? RicHaRD TATE. aA SELECT LIST OF THE MOST HANDSOME FLOWERING ANNUALS. The following list of Annuals we insert in compliance with the request of several Correspondents applying to us since we announced the publication of our work. We have ourselves long felt that such a list as would give us a ready reference of the description of annual flowering plants, would be of much utility. In complying with the desire of our friends, we have inserted no flowering plant in the list, but what we ourselves know to be really handsome; although some of them are old sorts, we have not on that account thought they should be omitted, some of such being among the most beautiful. The colour of the flower, height of growth, and time of blooming are given, so that a selec- tion of sorts may be made suited to situation and season of the year. We intend from time to time as new annual flowering plants are introduced and become known, to give lists of them with every particular desirable; also lists of new and handsome herbaceous, perennials, and biennials. Any information of such, and descriptions of, we shall be obliged to our friends to forward to us. TENDER ANNUALS, Which require to be sown in February or early in March, in pots, and placed in moist heat till the plants are up. The sorts succeed well planted singly in pots, and kept in a greenhouse during summer. In sowing the seeds use at the surface very finely sifted soil, and press it closely to the seeds. Where there are great numbers of varieties, the handsomest of them are given, it being judged that many of them are not generally known. The height in feet, colour of flower, &c., is annexed; P. pots, B. borders. Browéllia elata, blue, 2ft. to 3ft., June, November, P. B. sandy loam, Do. do. white, do. do. Do. demissa, blue, I ft. to 2ft., June, September, do. Do. elongata, blue and white, L{t. to 2ft., do. Do. grandiflora. Celosia cockscomb, Do. cristata, 2ft, to 4ft., June, October, P, very rich loam ; many varieties, as, dwarf crimson, buff, yellow, golden, rose, tall red, bra midal, &c. Centroclinum refléxum, rose, 2ft., August, September, P, rich Jight loam. nching, pyra- 22 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. Cleéme réseum, rose, 1Fft., June, August, P. B. rich loam. Do. pentaphy'lla, white, 2ft. June, August, P. sandy loam. Do. speciosissima, purple, 2ft., June, September, B. peat. Commellina cucullata, blue, 2ft., June, September, P. B. light peat. Gomphréna, globe, amarauthus. Do. globosa, 2ft., June, October, P. or B., varieties as, purple, white, three color’d, two color’d, and striped. Hibiscus africanus, white, dark centre, 2ft., June, September, P. B. rich loam. Indigofera endacaphy'lla, scarlet, 1ft., July, September, P. B. rich loam. Loasa hispida, yellow, 2ft., July, August, P. B. sandy loam. Lobélia hypocrateriformis, purple, 1ft., August, September, P. B. peat. Do. genestralis, blue, 1ft., June, September, P. B. peat. Do. gracilis, dark blue, 1ft., July, October, P. B. peat. Lessértia annua, red, Ift., June, August, sandy loam. Lophuspérmum erubéscens, rose, climbing high, July, November, P. B. rich loam; though not an annual, it blooms abundantly the same season as sown ; requires frame or greenhouse protection in winter. lotus arenarius, yellow, 6in., April, P. B. sandy loam. Manulea argéntea, yellow, 13ft., July, November, P. B. sandy loam. Do. villosa, white, Ift., June, August, do. do. Mimosa, humble plant. Do. pudica, purple, 2it., to 4ft., July, October. P. rich loam; though not an annual it blooms freely first season. Salpiglossis linearis, yellow, Ift., to 2ft., July, light rich loam, P. or B, Do. integrifolia, rose, Lft., to 2ft., July, August, do. do. Salvia foliosa, blue, 13ft., all season, rich loam, P. or B. TENDER OR HALF HARDY ANNUALS. Requiring to be sown on a gentle hot bed, or in pots placed in warmth, till the plants are up, and then may be removed to a cool frame or other sheltered place, or when an inch high be transplanted upon a warm border, or gentle hot bed, till the end of April or early in May, when they may be finally planted into the borders. Agératum mexicanum, blue, | ft. to 2ft., June, September, rich loam. Do. augustifolium, white, 1ft., June, August, do. Anthémis arabicus, yellow, I ft., to 2ft., July, September, do. Anagallis indica, blue, 2!t., June, September, do. Argemdne albiflora, white, 13ft., July, September, do. Do. sulphirea, sulphur, 15ft., July, September, do. Aster chinensis, or China and German Asters included; there are about 40 varieties, as red, white, purple, bonnet, early'dwarf, black, superb red, superb white, quill’d white, quill’d red, quill’d blue, striped red, striped blue, striped rose, striped purple, blue, rose, &e. &c. Athanasia annua, yellow, lft. August, November, rich loam. Anchisa italica, blue, 2ft. to 3ft., June, September, do. Do. incarnata, flesh, 2ft. to3ft.,do. do. do. Ammbdbium alatum, white, 2ft., March, September, rich loam, not annual, but blooms well first year. Astragalus reticulatus, blue, 6in., June, July, rich loam. Do. brachycéras, yellow, do. do. do. Carthamus tinctorius, orange, 2ft. to 3ft., June, July, sandy loam. Do. oxycantha, yellow, lft. to 3ft. July, September, do. Callist¢ma indicum, blue, 2ft., July, September, rich loam. Calceolaria pinnata, yellow, 2ft., June, October, do. Cistus guttatus, yellow, dark spotted, 6in., June, September, rich loam. Do. salicifolium, yellow, 6in., June, September, do. Clintonia élegans, blue, 6in., July, September, do. Calendula mexicana, yellow, 6in., June, September, do. ( To be concluded next Month.) MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE, 23 MONTHLY FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR MARCH. Annuats, Harpy,—if the soil be moderately dry may be sown in warm parts of the country, or situations well protected, early in the month, but in cold places not until the end of the month; for if the seeds of many sorts have begun to vegetate, and frost operate upon them, they are often destroyed. The best method of sowing the small seeds in patches is, to have a quantity of finely sifted soil; spread a portion where desired, after scattering the seeds, sprinkle a little more soil over them, and then press it closely upon the seeds, which will assist them in vegetating properly. ANNUALS, TENDER—(see list, page 21.)—Such as have been sown and may be up, should have all possible air given to prevent their being drawn up weakly. In watering those in pots they must not be watered over the tops, or many of the sorts will be rotted by it. The best method is to flood over the surface of each pot, always using water thatis new milk warm. Those annuals sown in frames must be watered (when requisite) with a very fine syringe, or pan rose to sprinkle with; but the best plan is to take advantage of gentle rains. For any seeds yet requiring to be sown use fine soil pressed to the seeds, and when convenient, place the pots (if used) in moist heat till the plants are up. Auricutas.—Those requiring top dressing should be done immediately, by taking off about two inches deep of the top soil, and replace it with some very rich, more than one-half of it should be rotten cow dung two years old, and the rest loam and sand. Immediately after this dressing let the soil be well settled by a free watering. By the end of the month the unexpanded blossoms will be nearly full grown; no water must be aliowed to fall upon them, or the blossoms would be liable to suffer injury by it. All possible air may be ad- mitted to the plants during the day, only screen from cutting frosty winds, Carnations.—At the end of the month, the last year’s layers kept in pots or beds, during winter, should be planted off into large pots 12 inches wide at the top, 6 at the bottom, and 10 deep. In each pot three plants may be placed triangularly, not planting deeper than to fix them securely. The fol- lowing compost is most suitable:—2 barrows full of fresh yellow loam, 3 of well-rotted horse dung, and half a barrow full of river sand, well mixed ; plant in it without sifting, but breaking very well with the spade; place the plants in a sheltered situation out of doors. Dauias—If not already put into excitement, should be done as early as possible, (see page 3.) Seeds should also be sown, placing them in a hotbed frame till up. HyDRANGEAS.—Cuttings may now be taken off, cutting off the tops of any shoots that have very plump leading buds, about one inch below the bud of each cutting. These inserted, each into a small pot, and placed in moist heat, will soon strike root, and will, with future proper treatment, bloom one fine head each, most strikingly beautiful. PELARGONIUMS.—Cuttings now put in, struck in a hotbed frame, and potted off as soon as they have taken root, will bloom during autumn, PoLyanTHUSES—should now be top dressed, as directed for Auriculas, only the soil used need not be so rich. Seed may now be sown; the best method is to raise it in heat, harden gradually, and transplant when large enough. RaNnuNcULUsES—should now be planted, taking care no fresh applied dung is in the soil, nor should the ground to plant in be lightened up more than two inches deep. The soil of the bed should be half a yard deep at the least. The best roots for flowering are such as have the crowns high and firm, with regular placed claws.* Rose TrEES—not yet pruned, if allowed to remain untouched till the new shoots of the present coming season be about an inch long, and be then short- * Since writing the above, an excellent method of cultivating this delightful flower has been given us; it will appear next mouth—Connvcror, 24 ened by cutting back all the old wood to below where the new shoots had pushed, the dormant buds will then be excited, and roses will be produced MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. some weeks later than if pruned at a much earlier season. TusprosEs—should be planted, one root in a small pot, using very rich sandy soil; the pots should be placed in moist heat till the plants are up a few inches, then they may be planted into larger pots, and taken into a stove, and finally into a greenhouse. Tuttes.—At this season such as happened to be affected by canker will ap- pear sickly, the roots should be examined, and the damaged part be cut clean out. If left exposed to sun and air, the parts will soon dry and heal. Avoid frosty air getting to the wound by exposure. Generic Name. |Specific Name, Primula Correa Ditto Daphine Batera Gnidia Boronia Polygala Ditto Ditto Grevillea Ditto Lechenailtia Ditto Cyclamen Ditto Fuchsia Linum Linum Jasminum Acacia Pimeléa Epacris Ditto Ditto Coronilla Erica Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto PLANTS IN FLOWER IN JANUARY, In THE Nursery OF MEssrs. CHANDLER & BUCKINGHAM, VAUXHALL. Shrub, Colour of tree, her- Flower. baceous, or annual ssinencis white & pink. |Herbac. speciosa red. Shrub. lalba white. ditto. thy’brida ‘\purplish red. |ditto. \rubioides red. ditto. \simplex 'yellow. ditto. ‘pinnata pink. ditto. 'cordata purple & white.|ditto. ‘heistéria ditto. ditto. latifolia ditto. ditto. Bawerii lyellowish gr. |ditto. rosmarinifolia red. ditto. formosa ldark orange. ditto. oblata orange. ditto. coum. ‘purplish red. |Bulb. vernum \ditto. ditto. microphy'lla red. Shrub. trigynum yellow. ditto. flavum yellow. ditto. erandifiérum |white. ditto. lophantha yellow. ditto. decussata pink. ditto. grandiflora red & white. ditto. roséa rose colour. ditto. nivalis white. ditto. glauca yellow. ditto, grandindsa _—_|white. ditto. gracilis red. ditto. Bowéra white. ditto. cerinthoides red. ditto. colorans white & pink. |ditto. mammosa pink. ditto. mutabilis ditto. ditto. multiflora white. ditto. exsurgens orange. ditto. | Stove, Sweet |Greenhouse, Scented or hardy. Greenhouse. ditto. ditto. Hardy. Greenhouse. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. Hardy. ditto. Greenhouse. Greenhouse. Hardy. Greenhouse.|Sw. $C. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. ditto. SW. 8c. Sw. 8C. rt lk PU OE a Sd Rh a We hope to give a list and description of the beautiful Camellias which will be in flower during the next four months at this Nursery. RIDGE, PRINTER, MERCURY OFFICE, SHEFFIELD. ~ THE FLORICULTURAL CABINET, APRIL 1st, 1833. PART I. ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS. ARTICLE I.—On the Culture of the Ranunculus. By Mr. C.h. Carn. Seeing by your Introductory Remarks in No. I. of the Florisi’s Ma- gazine, that it is your anxious wish to obtain and spread the knowledge of any successful results in the culture and management of Flowers, I herewith send you the details of my mode of treating that most lovely plant, the Rantinculus asidticus, or Garden Ranunculus, which I cul- tivate to the extent of many thousand roots. The plan I here detail is what I have practised for some years; it has never failed of affording me an exhibition of vigorous, fine headed flowers; and to view my beds when blossoms are in perfection, displays in miniature the closeness and evenness of a fine field of corn, with all the varied brilliancy of colours which comprise my stock of thousands of flowers out at the same time. It is a widely circulated, and an old entertained opinion, that the flowers will become exhausted in a few years, if planted in the same sort of soil; but I hesitate not to say, if treated as stated below, that they will progressively improve. The piece of ground | choose in which to plant my roots is nearly level ; this I choose for the purpose of receiving and retaining a regularity of mois- ture which very sloping ground does not admit. The soil is from eighteen inches to two feet deep, it is a strong loam upon a dry sub-soil. About the middle of October I form my bed, making it about three feet broad» when much wider it is difficult to reach to flowers near the middle of the bed; having trenched it over, and levelled the surface, I take night nN 26 ON THE CULTURE OF THE RANUNCULUS. soil fresh from the privy, and spread it entirely over the bed about half an inch deep; this I leaye exposed, the rains of autumn and winter wash it down into the soil below before the planting season arrives. About the first week in March, when the weather permits, (if not then, as early afterwards as possible) I prepare for planting. I now stir over the surface of the bed, digging it not more than two inches deep. This is of importance to the success of the plants. I have invariably found that when the soil of the bed was lightened up much depth at this time, that a bad bloom (ifany) was sure to be the consequence; but when left as firm as it settles to from October to March, and only the surface turned over as above stated, no uncertainty followed, but a regular vigourous bloom was obtained. After the soil is turned over and levelled, I draw drills lengthways of the bed, each about one inch and a half deep, and four inches apart in the rows. I have seven rows in a bed, and the outer rows are six inches from the sides. After the rows are drilled, I sprinkle in the bottom of each a small portion of sifted road serapings of a sandy nature, or river sand. I then place my roots in the drills at one inch and a half apart, and sprinkle a little more sand or gravel over the claws and crowns of the roots. In covering the roots, I am very careful to do it with soil of a similar kind not sifted at all, but broken fine by the spade. I cover the crown of the roots ExacTLy one inch and a half deep; this I ascertain by placing a few levelling stakes before covering, and smoothen over the bed with the back of the spade. 1 have uniformly found, that when the roots were covered as deep as two inches, that a production of roots above the crown of the old roots was the conse- quence, and the old roots perished; from which cireumstance no bloom appeared that season, and the young roots generally decayed before taking up time. Nothing more is required to be done to the beds till the leaves of the plants are all above ground, when ona dry day, the soil which will haye been lightened up by occasional frost, and by the leaves and stalks protruding through the surface, must now be pressed very closely and firmly by the hand about the roots. In dry weather the beds will yequire watering. I never pour water upon them in the broad cast manner, for if so applied, the plants are certain to sustain injury. I am always careful to pour it between the rows, and not to touch the foliage. Early in May, I begin to shade my beds by an awning spread over a fixed frame, four feet high at the sides, and six at the centre; this co- vering is taken off at nights, and on all cloudy days, to prevent the plants being drawn up weakly; and thus render the stems unable to support the flowers. When the flowers are expanded, the covering is kept over day and night; and, when required, I have a protection for one or both sides so as to sereen from the injury of either sun or rain. ON THE TREATMENT OF A PLANT OF PASSIFLORA EDULIS. 27 After the flowers have decayed, no water is given, but the roots are’ allowed gradually to mature. When the foliage is nearly withered, I take up the roots, retaining a little soil to each, this prevents them drying too rapidly. JT place them in a warm airy room till the soil adhering is quite dry. 1 then pick them clean, and separate the offsets from the parent roots, and keep them in an open drawer, with ribbed bottom and sides, having the drawer kept where frost or damp cannot affect the roots. €. R. Carr. March 2nd, 1833. ARTICLE I1.—Observations upon the Treatment of a Plant of Passiflora edilis, §c. with an Account of tts Produce of Fruit, §c. By Mr. SaarmMan, Syston Park, near Grantham. In April, 1830, I planted out a small seedling plant of Passiflora edulis in a border at the back wall of a plant stove. The border is two feet six inches wide, and the same depth, and is continued the length of ~ the stove. The soil is equal parts of loam, leaf mould, and earth from decayed vegetables, the refuse of the kitchen garden. The plant grew very rapidly, and produced seven hundred and eighty-four fine fruit the first summer, the last fruit was gathered in December. I then desisted from giving the plant any water for about a month. After that time I cut the shoots well in, and gave the plant a great supply of water, it then made very vigourous shoots, which covered the back wall, both ends of the stove, and nearly met along the front. It was also trained under the glass so as to cover the back wall, the shoots hanging pendant for four or five feet. It had a very singular and highly beautiful effect when loaded with its fine brown fruit, the size of an egg. This af- forded a supply for dessert for about five months. Being desirous of giving the plant a greater space for its growth, and thus afford us a longer succession of fruit, I therefore took a square out of the partition, and trained a shoot into the greenhouse, which has now nearly covered the back wall, and has there produced upwards of three hundred fruit, some of which are now quite ripe. The plant has this season produced more than one thousand fruit. It now covers a space on the back wall of seventy feet long by fourteen feet high, in addition tothe ends of the stove, &c., as before stated, and has thus extended itself in less than three years. To insure a good crop of fruit, the first Mowers which appear in Apuil should be impregnated. The plant is remarkably clean, never baying 28 ON THE CULTIVATION OF BOUVARDIA TRIPHYLLA. seen an insect upon it; the leaves are used for garnishing, and the fruit very much valued, being of a peculiar delicious flavour. I have a plant of Passiflora quadrangularis planted in a corner of a bark bed in the same plant stove; it has ripened its fruit, each weighing two pounds and a half, but the flavour of them was much inferior to the edulis. The Combrétum purptireum, in the same bark pit, flowers all the yearround, The Alpinia nitans turned out in another corner of the pit has bloomed superbly, sending up six or seven very strong spikes of flowers at the same time, About three years since I turned out into a border in the Conservatory here, a plant of Brugminsia suayéolens, it is now twelve feet high, and has from three to four hundzed flowers at the same time. .The Azalea indica, alba, hybrida, pheenicea are also turned out in the same borders, and they have grown amazingly, and are for a considerable season one mass of flowers. The soil of the border is equal parts of loam and peat, the bottom well diained, Joun SHARMAN. Syston Park, near Grantham, Feb. 20, 1833, ARTICLE IIl.—On the Cultivation of Bouvardia tri- phylla, and Bouvardia Jacqiinniit. By My. Jonn FERGUSON. There are no plants more deserving of cultivation in the Flower Gar- den than Bouvardia triphylla, and Bouvdrdia Jacquinnii, flowering most profusely in the open borders, and their very graceful trumpet shaped flowers, formed in trusses, render them peculiarly suitable for omamenting a flower garden. ‘The duration of their flowering season is from June till November, and the nearer they approach the end of the season, the more abundantly they blossom, and the more splendid is the appearance. Two quite distinct plants are about in the country under the name Bouvirdia triphylla; one has smooth, glossy, dark green leaves, the other sort has foliage of a much paler green, and very pubescent (downy,) and the leaves are less than the smooth sort. In the Botanical Register, t. 106, the latter sort has been described as Bouvardia triphylla, variety pubescens; but since it was inserted in that publication, it has been dis- tinguished as a species, and denominated Bouvardia Jacqiinnii; the latter sort is the most free in flowering, but the blossoms of the other are of a more lively scarlet colour. Either sort is easily propagated by cuttings inserted in sandy loam, and placed in a frame on a slight ON THE CULTURE OF LUPINUS MUTABILIS. 29 hot-bed ; the best cuttings for the purpose are young shoots about three inches long, taking them off close to the old wood, these are potted off when struck, singly into small 60-sized pots, and are kept growing in the greenhouse during summer. About the end of April, or first week in May, if danger from frost is not apprehended, I turn the plants out of the pots with entire balls, into flower beds having a very rich light soil. The Bouvardia triphylla grows higher than the other sort, I therefore plant two or three rows at the middle of a bed with that kind, and the other rows with the Jacquin- nii, this arrangement of the plants gives the bed a very superior appear- ance to a flat surface. When J plant only one sort ina bed, | plant the tallest in the middle, and lesser ones at the sides; this is easily effected by cutting in the old plants more or less as required for the purpose. Plenty of water ig given the plants during the summer season. When at the end of the summer frost is apprehended, I take up the plants out of the beds, retaining all the soil and roots I can with each plant, then pot them in a good rich soil, and after being well watered, I take them into the greenhouse. Here they generally flower till the end of the year. When I wish to increase the number of plants, I put a few of the old plants into a little heat, cither in a stove or hot bed, about the end of March ; when the shoots have pushed a desirable length for the purpose, they are taken off and otherwise treated as above described. Feb, 22d, 1833. Joun Fercuson. ARTICLE IV—On cultivating the Lupinus mutdabilis. By Mr. F. F. Asurorp, Head Gardener to P. L. Brooxn, Ese., Mere Hall, Knutsford, Cheshire. The Lupinus mutdbilis was introduced into this country in 1819. It grows from four to six feet high, and spreads proportionably. The flow- ers are of a pale blue at first, changing to yellow. Whether the beauty of the flowers, their fragrance, or the handsome foliage of the plant be regarded, each alike renders it highly deserving of general cultivation. In the mode of treatment I pursue, it becomes a most beautiful shrub for planting out singly upon lawns, flowering for several successive years. Humbly hoping that a description of my practice may be in some degree useful to a portion of the readers of the Floricultural Cabinet, I transmit it for insertion therein. In the beginning of March I sow the seeds in pots of good rich light soil, plunging them up to their rims in a frame upon a fresh hot bed, keeping the lights closed, and shaded when the sun is powerful, till the 30 ON THE TREATMENT OF LAGERSTREMIA INDICA. plants risk their appearance. I then supply them plentifully with water, and admit a free portion of air, in order to make them strong: When they appear in the second leaf, I pot them off singly into good sized pots and place them in a greenhouse, where they remain till they are grown to about twelve or sixteen inches high. When the weather is become mild and warm, (say the middle of May) I prepare the places where I purpose planting upon the lawn, or flower garden, by removing the subsoil to the depth of two feet six inches, and about two feet square, filling up each space with prepared soil, composed of equal parts of loam, rotten dung, and peat or leaf mould, the whole well chopped and mixed together. The plants are turned out with their balls entire, the ends of the shoots are pinched off, and a good watering is given to settle the soil round the ball of each plant. T am now particularly careful to have each plant well secured, so that they be not broken by boisterous winds, for if not well fastened, being brittle, they are liable to be much disfigured. I am also attentive to preserve the plants from vermin, as slugs, &c. Tn the subsequent treatment J am particular to give them a regular supply of water, for their success entirely depends upon it. When the flowering is over and frost commences, I take off the ex- tremities of the branches, and protect the plants by means of stakes and mats. The main stems are also particuiarly attended to, protecting them by binding them round with hay bands, for if this part of a plant is da- maged by frost, the plant seldom or ever recovers. The mats are removed in mild weather, to allow all possible fresh air at such a time; if this is not done, the buds are apt to push weakly : care however is taken to cover the plants at the approach of frost. In the spring, when all apprehension of strong frost is over, I uncover the plants, and cut each shoot of the preceding summer down to a cou- ple of eyes, the subsequent treatment for the remainder of the season is as above specified. By the above treatment to Lupinus mutabilis, I have scen it flower most profusely and beautifully for many successive seasons. F. F. Asurorp, Mere Hall, Feb. 16th , 1833. , ARTICLE V.—On the Culture of the Lagerstremia in- dica. By a Lover or FLowers, There is no plant that J am acquainted with more deserving attention than the Lagerstremia indica, and yet scarcely any plant is more neglect- ON THE TREATMENT OF MIMOSA PUDICA. 31 ed in its cultivation; the reason of its neglect can only be accounted for from the circumstance of never having seen it cultivated so as to exhibit its beautiful flowers. Iam very confident that every person who has seen it bloom to perfection will agree with me when I state, that it is one of the finest hot house plants, and highly deserving much more at- tention than it generally receives. It is not very uncommon to find large plants having the appearance of a badly transplanted scotch fir, quite brown and totally destitute of blossom year after year. However I can most confidently state that if the following mode of treatment be prac- tised, it will amply repay for the trouble, by a profusion of lovely, sim- ple, elegant flowers. Lagerstremia indica is a deciduous plant, consequently it undergoes internal and external changes to a greater degree than if it had been an evergreen ; in consequence of which the plant in October is removed from the hot house to a cool place in a greenhouse, and there kept in a dormant state till the first week in February. I then turn the plant out of the pot and partly disrootit. I afterwards re-pot it, using a rich sandy loam, and then plunge it in a hot bed frame, at from 60 to 70 degrees of heat. : As the young shoots advance in length, air and water is admitted ac- cording to the state of the atmosphere. The plant is kept growing in this temperature until May, when the heat is raised to 70 or 80 degrees which soon cause it to produce blooming buds in abundance. As soon as these appear a little perfected, the plant is removed to the plant stove or conservatory, where the flowers exhibit themselves to the admiration of all who view them. When the blooming is over, the plant is again removed to a hot bed frame, which causes the foliage to assume a beautiful green hue, which if not done, the foliage would soon be very brown. I haye had plants in blossom from June to October, by taking them into frames successively and otherwise treated as above. The sized pots I use are small thirty- twos. Plants are easily increased by cuttings, taking off young shoots in May, before the blossoms appear, inserting them in sand and loam, and plunged in a hot bed frame, shading when necessary, they very soon take root, and are treated in all respects as otherwise described. Feb. 5, 1833. A Lover or Fiowers. ARTICLE VI.—On the treatment of the Mimdsa pudica or Humble Plant. By Mr. J. Rock. The Mimosa pudica, or Humble Plant, [ often notice cultivated in stoves, but have not seen it grown in any other place anything near the 32 ON THE CULTURE OF THE DAHLIA. state of perfection it arrives at with me. TIT scarcely ever saw a plant elsewhere more than one foot high, whilst [ have every season plants that attain from two to three feet in height, and spread proportionably. The beautiful foliage, singularity of its closing and dropping to the touch are not all the attractions my large plants have, for they bloom finely foy months together, having upwards of a hundred heads of its fine white blossoms out at the same time. The following is my mode of treatment. I sow the seeds about the first week in February in a pot of rich light soil, and place it in a hot bed frame. TI sow three seeds in a 24 sized pot. When the plants are up about an inch high, I pull up all but one; this I allow to grow in the frame till it is several inches high, and becomes a spreading plant. It may not be amiss to notice, that I have never found the plants to succeed well when transplanted out of the seed pot. On the first of June I removed the plant into a green house where it flourished till the middle of September, it was at that time taken into a pine stove, and placed upon the pit wall, the heat of which was kept at from 60 to 65 degrees. At the end of January I commenced forcing cu- cumbers and melons; as soon as the violent heat had subsided, I put the Mimosa into the frame giving it a pot two sizes larger, where it re- mained till April; it was then taken into a vinery, kept at from 68 to 72 degrees, and during the summer attained the size and beauty above stated. Although I have only described the treatment as applying to the treatment given to one plant, I have several more all of which are equally vigorous. I sow seeds every spring, so that I have a succession of plants for every'summer. I have raised plants by taking cuttings from the old plants at their second year’s growth, and I find that by this means I can keep them perennial. The old plant usually dies the second winter. J. Rock. Feb. 12th, 1833. ARTICLE VII.—On the Culture of the Dahlia. By VERTUMNUS. The floral wold are considerably indebted to you for the production of your little Work on Floriculture; a work at the moderate price of your publication being much wanted. I subjoin a few remarks on the culture of the Dahlia, (suggested by the communication of your Not- tingham Correspondent,) which I shall be happy to see in your next, if you think them worth notice. ON THE CULTURE OF THE DAHLIA. 33 His method must of course answer very well, if extensive propagation be not the object; but in the case of new and scarce sorts, would hardly supply a sufficient number of plants. It is, of course, well known to most of your readers who cultivate this flower, that the usual course is to keep the parent stool in heat, taking off the shoots as they arise, until a sufficient supply is obtained. A ridge of bark is the best for this purpose, as it retains the heat longer than dung ; but a dung bed is far preferable to strike the cuttings in, which will bear almost any heat, if ventilation is attended to. The best time to take off the cuttings is when they have become slightly ligneous, but before they have become hollow, or, as it is termed “‘pipy,” in which state they are extremely difficult to strike. I inya- riably find that in dividing a long cutting into two, the part next the old root strikes long before the top of the same shoot—a satisfactory proof that my idea is correct. A stiff clayey loam will, to a certainty, produce the finest flowers, though probably not in such abundance. This fact I have in many instances seen demonstrated. As to manure, | consider it should not (if the soil be not materially exhausted) be applied at the bottom, as it tends to cause such a luxu- riant growth, that the plant runs to wood without producing a satisfac- tory show of bloom. But when the plants begin to exhibit signs of flowering, it may then be advantageously applied at the top, either in the shape of manured water, or by placing a quantity of dung close round the stems, and conveying its invigorating powers to the roots by means of the watering pot. This has also the advantage of kceping the ground about them moist, in which they much delight. I find a little peat mould (such as heaths grow in) materially tends to the develope- ment of stripes or spots in such flowers as possess these properties.— This should be mixed with the soil in the bottom of the hole in which they are planted. Allow me to add, that plants raised by dividing the root, will make a much more plentiful supply of shoots the next year than those raised from cuttings; every dormant eye in the old root forming a crown, round which the eyes of the following year will he found to rise. London, March 1st, 1833. VERTUMNUS. P.S. It may perhaps be an acceptable hint to some of your readers, who may not have the best convenience for wintering these roots, to take care to have duplicate plants in pots, which should remain there all the winter; these plants will generally survive when the large roots are destroyed. 34 REVIEWS. PARTE. REVIEWS. The general Management and Propagation of Stove, Gieen-house, and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Hardy Trees and Shrubs, with the Soils best suited to their growth. By Mr. Josuua Manre tt, Surgeon. Octavo, 35 pages, 5s. Od. It appears to be the object of the author of the work before us, to describe the best mode of propagating plants, and to give a description of the soil best suited to the growth of each. To effect this, very considerable pains have been taken to extract from other publications only such portions as are really useful; these, with the author’s own concise and valuable remarks, comprise more Floricultural information than we believe is given in the same limits in any other work. In addition to general directions for the culture of plants in each depart- ment, as the title of the work imports, alphabetical tables are given descrip- tive of the soil suited to each genus of plants, and of the best mode of propa- gation. The author assumes that every sPECIES of each GENUS requires the same treatment, and the tables are thus arranged. We do not agree with the author in this particular; for although with a number of the genus’s of plants it may be correctly applied, yet both the mode of propagation and suitable soil which some species require, is very different from others in the same genus. However, as much is effected in the limits of the work as probably could be done. The number of species included in the genus’s, for which soil and propaga- tion directions are given, is about thirty thousand. We also think the classi. fication of the plants, “as given in a diagram,” might be improved. In giving a description of the tables, we shall quote the author’s own in- structions. There are descriptions given of 14 kinds of soil, each indicated by a capital letter, and 21 modes of propagation described by figures. The following is an illustration:—Abrdma, among Stove plants, opposite to this we find 1.6. E. On referring to the modes of propagation, it is stated, the plant may be raised 1 by seeds, 6 by cuttings of the young wood, planted in sand under a bell glass, and placed in a shady part of a Green-house, or Stove- Under soils, E indicates equal parts of loam and peat, as proper soil for the growth of the genus. A indicates annual, B biennial, H hardy, T tender, G green-house, S stove. Annuals and Biennials being generally propagated by seeds, their habits and places of habitation are only given. After the tables, very useful methods of cultivating several particular genus’s of plants—as Dahlia, Rose, Carnation, Tulip, &c. are given, We cordially recommend the work to our readers, particularly to young gardeners, apprentices, &c. REVIEWS. 39 Plants figured in the following Periodicals for March, 1833 :— Botanical Magazine. By Mr. Curtis and Dr. Hooxer. Price 3s. 6d. coloured. 1. Gongora atropurpirea, dark flowered, class G ynandria; order, Monan- dria; natural order, Orchidee. This rare plant was introduced by Cartes Parker, Ese., into the Liverpool Botanic Garden, and brought from Dema- rara. It is stated to be the same species as the G. atropiirpurez figured in the Exotic Flora, from Trinidad. Flowers of a brown purple, or chocolate colour, slightly spotted with dark brown spots. Culture: thrives when planted in rot- ten wood, increased by division of plant. Gongora, in honour of A. C. Gon- GORA, a Spaniard. The present plant is closely allied to the genus, Cirrhea of Mr. Brown, the latter genus includes the Cymbidium dependens of Mr. LoppicEs, and Dr. Hooxer’s Gongora viridi purpirea, and Mr. Linpiey attributes a stigma oceupying the apex of the column, and the anther situated at the back of the column; but whatever may be the case with the Cirrhaa Loddigésii, (Cymbi- dium depéndens) Dr. Hooker states that in the C. viridi purpurea, the pro- per situation of the anther is to be terminal, though frequently when detached it is suspended at the back of the column ; the same peculiarity is observed in G, atropurpirea. ‘ 2, Cobirgia filva, tawny coloured, Hexandria, Monogynia. Amaryllidez. This plant is grown in the fine collection of Joun WILLMORE, Esa., Oldfield, near Birmingham. It is probably a native of South America. Flowers, of a tawny orange colour. Culture: it thrives in rich mould and peat, in a tempe~ rature of 45 degrees ; propagated by parting the bulbs. Coburgia, in compli- ment to Prince LEoporp or Saxe Copure, now King of Belgium. 3. Myrsine capitellata, cluster flowered, Pentandria, Monogynia. M yrsinez. A stove plant, the flowers are yellowish green, of very little beauty, the foliage is large and handsome. ‘The plant was brought from Nepal in 1828. It thrives in peat and loam, and is increased by cuttings. Myrsine, a Greek name, syno- nymous with Myrtle. 4. Eugenia trinervida, three nerved, Icosandria, Monogynia, Myrtacex. A much branched green house shrub from New South Wales in 1824. Flowers, white, very small. Culture: it thrives in sandy peat, propagated by cuttings. Eugenia, in honour of Prince EuGENE oF Savoy, a patron of Botany. 5. Symplocarpus fetidus, stinking skunk weed, or skunk cabbage; ‘Tetran- dria, Monogynia, Aroidexe. It isa native of North America, consequently perfectly hardy; it was introduced in 1735, Flowers, outside of spatha yel- low spotted with purple, inside blackish purple. Culture: common garden soil, increased by seeds. Symplocarpus, from scemploke, an union, and kar- pos, fruit, from their being combined with the receptacle into one body. 6. Begénia reniformis, kidney leaved, Monecia, Polyandria. Begoniacez. This plant is probably a native of Brazil, it isa stove plant. Flowers, white, very small, transparent. Culture: thrives in peat and loam, propagated by cuttings. Begonia, in honour of M. Brecon, a French promoter of Botany. 7. Ledebowwria hyacinthina, hyacinth like, Hexandria, Monogynia. Smilacine. A small bulbous stove plant, a native of the East Iudies, growing in moist pas- ture grounds, where the ends of the leaves curve backwards, touch the soil, take root, and produce new bulbs. Flowers, small, greenish white. Culture: rich mould and bog soil, increased by offsets. Ledebouria, in honour of F. F. Lr- pEBOuR, Author of Flora Altaica. Botanical Register. By J. Linpiry, Esa. Price 4s. 0d., coloured. 1. Crimson creeping Cereus, Icosandria, Monandria. Cacter, This most beautiful hybrid Cactus was raised a few years ago by Mr. MALiinson, Gar- dener to Sin SAMUEL Sco7r, from seed of Cactus speciosissimus, fertilized by 36 REVIEWS. Cactus flagelliformis. The flowers are of a fine rosy scarlet, having the bril- liancy of colour of its female parent, combined with the prolific constitution and trailing habit of the male. It is a hardy green house plant. Culture: sandy loam and peat, increased freely by cuttings. Cactus, a name applied by Theophrastus to a spiny plant. 2. Mavilléria racemosa, raceme flowered, Gynandria, Monandria. Orchi- dew. This rare little Maxillaria is from Rio Janeiro, sent by Mr. WILLIAM Harrison. It is very delicate to cultivate even by the most skilful. It has flourished for a short time planted in moss, and suspended in a pot from the rafter of a stove, in the garden of the London HorticulturalSociety, Flowers, greenish yellow, with a crimson dotted lip. Culture: increased by offsets. Maxillaria, from the Labellum resembling the maxillze of insects. 3. Calochértus liteus, Hexandria, Trigynia. Liliacee. It was discovered by Mr. Doveras in California, and sent to the London Horticultural Society’s Garden, in 1831; it isa hardy plant. Flowers, two or three, terminal, yellow, with green centre; sepals green. It is a pretty plant flowering in September and October. The blossoms continue unfading for a week or ten days. Cul- ture: it thrives in sandy peat, and is increased by offsets. Calochortus, from kalos, handsome, and chortus, grass. Mr. LinpLey adds, we refer Calo- chortus to Liliacez on account of its apparent affinity to Fritillaria; it never- theless differs in a very remarkable manner in haying its sepals distinetly leafy, in which particular it approaches Commelinez. 4, Duvdua évata, ovate leaved, Polygamia, Monecia. Anacardiacee. An evergreen shrubby plant from Chili. If trained to a wall and sheltered in win- ter, it sueceeds in the open air, being about as hardy as myrtles. Flowers, yery small, octandrous, greenish white. Culture: it will grow in any situation dry in summer, and well drained in winter, increased by cuttings of ripe wood struck in sand under glass in a gentle heat. Duvaua, so called after M. Du- VAU, a French Botanist. 5. Oncidium Harrisonidnum, Mrs. ARNOLD Harrtson’s Oncidium, Gynan- dria, Monandria. Orchidee. This very handsome and distinct species was found on the Organ Mountains of Brazil, by Mr. Writ1saM Harrison. The plant is easily recognized by its fleshy, slightly channelled recurved leaves, each of which is placed upon a little pseudo bulb. The panicles of flowers are about a foot high, and arranged inagraceful manner. Colours, sepals yellow with dark brown spots; labellum yellow. Culture: planted among moss and rotten wood, it grows freely; increased by division of the plant. Oncidium from Ogkidion, a tubercle; two prominences on the lip. 6. Papdver pérsicum. Persian Poppy, Polyandiia Monogynia. Papave- racer. Seeds of this Poppy were received by the London Horticultural So- ciety, from Mr. Orro, of Berlin. It is an annual, which would be pretty if its petals were not so quickly deciduous. It grows 1} feet high, flowers in June and July. Flowers—white, with green at the centre, Culture: it is easily propagated by seeds. Soil—rich mould. Papaver, so called, because it was usually mixed with the pap, Papa, given to children in order to procure sleep. The word Opium is derived from the Greek Opos, juice ; it being the inspissa- ted juice of the Poppy. 7. Aster adullerinus. Glossy Aster, Syngenesia, Polygamia, Superfilua. Com- posite, a native of North America; a hardy perennial, flowering in September; colour, pale lilac; grows 14 feet high. It increases freely by diyision of its roots, and will grow in almost any soil or situation, Aster, from a Star, re- semblance of flowers, The British Flower Garden.—Ry Mr. R. Sweet. Monthly, price 3s. 6d. coloured. 1. Calophanes oblongifolia, spotted flowered, Didynamia Angiospermia. Acanthace. A dwaff, tufted, herbaceous perennial, with numerous simple, slender, obtusely four cornered stems, about six inches high. It is a very beautiful flowering plant, and well merits extensive cultivation. Flowers, REVIEWS. 37 funnel shaped, somewhat campanulate, fine azure blue, with the lower lobe marked with numerous irregular purple spots. It is a native of Carolina, and has been recently introduced into this country by Mr. Dennis, Florist of Chelsea. The genus is essentially distinguished by having an ovarium with two seeded cells, and the anthers spurred at the base. Culture: it requires loam and peat, and is readily increased by parting the roots. Calophanes, from Kalos, beautiful, and phano, to appear, beautiful appearance. 2. Bartinia albéscens. White stalked, Polyandria Monogynia. Loaseze.— Discovered originally by Dr. Giiu1Es, occupying dry water courses in Mendoza. The genus is chiefly confined to the western regions of North America; this being the only one found in the southern hemisphere. The plant is annual, grows from 1 to 3 feet high, flowers solitary, pale yellow. Culture: sandy loam, increased by seeds. Bartonia, in honour of Dr. S. Barron, Professor ef Botany. 3. Znothéra concinna. Pencilled Tree Primrose, Octandria Monogynia. Onagrariz. This very pretty dwarf species is a native of Chili, and was in- troduced last year from secds collected in that country, by Mr. Cuminc. It is a handsome hardy annual, of easy culture. Flowers, pale rose colour, about twice the size of those of A, résea. Culture: flourishes in rich mould, and increased by slips or seeds. Enothéra, from Oinos, wine, and thera, a catch- ing; acquired smell. 4, Liatris odoratissima. Vanilla scented Liatris, Syngenesia Polygamia fEqualis. Composite. A hardy perennial, native of Carolina. | It was culti- vated in this country twenty years ago; but the plant had disappeared, until introduced last year by Mr. Dennis, Grosvenor Row, Chelsea. The plant pos- sesses a delightful fragrance, resembling recently cut hay, which is diffused some distance. Flowers—purple, numerous; flowering from September to November. Culture: it requires a peat soil, and to be freely supplied with water when growing; it is readily increased by parting the roots. Liatris,. meaning unknown. The Botanic Garden. By Mr.B. Maunp. Monthly. 1s. 6d. large; ls. small. Coloured. 1. Neja gracilis, slender neja, Syngenesia, Superflua. Composite, from Mexico. Hardy perennial, introduced in 1828, grows one foot high, flowers in August, September. Flowers, yellow, which are produced abundantly.— The word Néja without meaning. 2. Zinnia tenuiflora, narrow petaled zinnia, Syngenesia, Superflua. Compo- site, from Mexico. Hardy annual, introduced in 1799; grows two feet high, flowers in July, September. Flowers crimson ; continues long in flower. It requires a warm situation, and a rich loam soil. The name Zinnia is derived from that of Dr. Joun Goprrey ZInn, Professor of Botany. 3. Phlox Wheeleridna. Wheeler’s phlox, Pentandria Monogynia. Polemo- niacee, Hybrid origin. Hardy perennial, raised in 1824; grows three feet high ; flowers in June, September; colour, rose. Phlox is a Greek word, sig- nifying flame; Wheeleriana is a name given to this hybrid plant after that of the person who raised it, Mr. WHEELER, nurseryman, of Warminster. 4. Eryngium Bourgati, Bourgatis, Eryngo, Pentandria Digynia. Umbel- liferee, native of the South of France; hardy perennial, introduced in 1731; grows two feet high; flowers in July; colour, pale blue. The word Eryngium is from Eryggano, to belch, expels wind. Bourgati, from the name of an eminent theologian and naturalist of Switzerland. 38 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCR. PART III. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. A SELECT LIST OF GREENHOUSE PLANTS WHICH WILL FLOURISH AND BLOOM FREELY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, IF PLANTED OUT IN THE OPEN BORDERS. Within a few years the brilliancy of modern ornamental gardening has been most surprisingly increased by the practice of planting out in the open borders many of the most splendid and free flowering green house plants. By this means a very considerable number of showy exotics are caused to blossom much more profusely than under any other mode of cultivation. Some of the kinds of plants are much more suited for growing in masses, “as a bed of each,” than others are; such we have marked with a star, and those which will thrive best in the air and smoke of towns, with two stars. The kind of soil each particular plant will flourish and bloom the best in, is annexed to them. We have found, during twenty years’ practice in this department of Floriculture, that some plants when turned out of pots into the open borders, even in common soil, have a tendency to produce a luxuriant foliage, and but very few blossoms; such luxuriance, however, is easily pre- vented, by using a mixture of sand or peat with the common soil. In the list of plants here given, we have only inserted such as keep in bloom for several successive months; there are many other beautiful plants, as Gla- didluses, Ixias, Watsdnias, and new Azaleas, Rhododeéndrons, &e. that will flourish and blossom equally well; but their blooming season being so short, and at so early a season of the spring, as to be liable to injury, we have on that account omitted them. Pelargoniums are also omitted; the number of varieties, species, and colours being so extensive, we could not possibly par- ticularise them within our limits. All the kinds, however, will flower freely in the open borders. Those of a luxuriant habit should be planted in sandy loam and peat, to prevent a mass of strong roots and foliage, and cause the production of flowering shoots; and others of a more delicate habit, should be grown in rich vegetable mould, from decayed leaves, &c. and peat soil. The period for turning out plants into the open borders, varies with the situation of climate, season, &c.; but it is better to be a week too late than run the risk of early destruction. We purpose giving some directions before the Autumn, relative to the best means of keeping up a stock of plants for the open borders. BLUE FLOWERS. Agathza cceléstis, ft. 6iu., May, November, peat and loam. Ditto linifolia, 2ft., April, October, do. ** Anagallis Monelli, Ift., May, October, do. ** Ditto Webbiana, Ift., do. do, do. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 39 * Celestina ageratoides, Ift., June, October, rich mould, * Ditto cerilea, Ift., June, September, do. Commelina cyanea, Ift., July, September, do. Heliéphilla linearifohia, 1ft., June, September, sandy peat. ** Heliotropium corymbésum, 2ft., May, October, rich mould. * Hydrangea horténsis, 1ft. to oft., June, October, peat and pure loam. * Lobélia begonizfolia, 6in., June, September, do. ** Ditto Erinus, 6in., June, September, sandy peat. * Ditto senecivides, lit., July, September, rich mould. Salvia africanus, 2ft., May, September, do. * Ditto augustifolius, 2ft., June, September, do. * Ditto chamzdryoides, 1ft. 6in., June, October, rich mould. * Streptocarpus Keéxii, 6in., April, November, [oam and peat. * Witsénia corymbésum, Ift., May, October, sandy peat. CRIMSON. Alstreméria psittacina, 4ft., August, October, loam and peat. Azalea indica, var. ignéscens, 2ft., May, September, (see page 8.) Amaryllis formosissima, 1ft., May, September, rich mould. Ditto Forbésii, lft. 6in., July, September, do. Ditto do. purpurea, lft. 6iv., July, September, do. ** Calceolaria Wheéleri, 1ft., May, October, peat and loam. Cuphea Llavea, Ift. 6Gin., June, August, do. VERY DARK. ** Calceolaria Youngil, dilécta, 2ft., May, October, rich mould. ** Ditto do. atra, 2ft., May, October, do. ** Ditto Epsomiana, 2ft., May, October, do. Lobélia mucronata, 2ft. to 3ft., July, September, rich mould and peat. ** Lotus Jacobeus, 2ft., May, November, rich mould. GOLDEN. Galaxia grandiflora, 6in., May, September, sandy peat. Hunnemania fumariefolia, 2ft., June, September, rich mould. * Mesembryaathemum atreum, Ift., May, October, do. and lime rubbish. ORANGE, ** Calceolaria Fothergilla, Gin., May, October, rich mould and peat. Homéria collina, 2ft., May, August, sandy peat. * Lechenailtia formosa, ift., June, September, peat and loam, * Ditto oblata, 1ft., June, September, do, ** Lychnis grandiflora, 1ft. Gin., June, October, rich mould. * Mahérnia pulchella, 2ft., J uly, September, loam and peat. * Mesembryanthemum aurantigcum, lft. Gin., June, September, rich loam and lime rubbish. * Ditto bicolorum, lft. 6in., May, September, rich loam and lime rubbish, ** Mimulus glutindsus, 2ft., May, October, rich mould. PINK. Alstreméria pallida, 2ft., August, October, loam and peat. Chirénia linioides, 2ft., June, September, sandy peat. * Crowea saligna, 2ft., June, October, sandy peat and loam. * Erodium incarnatum. 6in., May, August, rich mould. * Linum suffruticdsum, Ift., August, October, peat and loam. * Mesembryanthemum floribinda, 6in., May, October, sandy loam. ** Primula pranitens (sinénsis) 1 ft., May, October, sandy loam. Stevia lucida, 2ft., June, October, peat and loam. Ditto salicifolia, ft. Gin., July, September, do. * Tephrosia grandiflora, 3ft., May, October, do. PURPLE, ** Calceolaria arachnoidea, Ift. June, October, loam and peat, ** Ditto purpirea, Lff, June, October, do. 40 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE, * Calcolaria insignis, Ift. 6in., June, October, sandy peat. * Chirénia frutéscens, I ft. 6in., June, October, peat and loam. ** Cineraria cruénta, 2ft., May, July, do. * Ditto lanata, 2ft., May, September, do. ** Lobélia speciosa, 2ft., May, October, do. ** Ditto unidentata, 6in., May, October, do. * Loddigésia oxalidifolia, 1ft. 6in., May, October, do. * Lotus atropurpureus, Ift., May, November, sandy loam. * Mesembryanthemum violaceum, 2ft., June, Oetober, rich loam and lime rubbish. : ** Oxalis specidsa, 6in., August, October, sandy peat. * Salvia Grahami, 3 to 4ft., June, October, sandy loam. ** Senécio élegans, purpurea, lft. Gin., May, October, rich mould, ** Ditto venistus, 1ft. 6in., June, October, do. Talinum teretifolium, Ift., August, October, sandy loam. * Verbtna intermédia, 1ft., June, October, rich mould. * Ditto pulchélla, 1ft., June, September, loam and peat. RED. Chironia decussata, 1 ft. Gin., June, October, sandy peat. _ ** Tachsia microphylla, 2ft. to 4ft., May, October, rich mould. ** Ditto thymifolia, 2ft. to 3ft., May, October, do. Malva élegans, 2ft. to 3ft., May, September, loam. * Mantlea ribra, Ift. 6in., May, October, peat and loam. ** Oxalis Deppei, 6in., May, November, sandy peat. ROSE. ** Chironia trinerva, 1ft. 6in., May to September, sandy peat. ** Fachsia bacillaris, 2ft, to 4ft., May, October, sandy loam. ** Francoa appendiculata, 2ft., July, September, peat and loam. ** Hydrangea horténsis, Ift. to 2ft., June, October, rich loam. ** Oxalis floribanda, Gin., May, October, sandy peat. «* Ditto Bowéii, 6in., May, October, do. Salvia involucrata, 4ft to 10ft., July, September, rich mould. ** Swainsodnia galegifolia, rosea, 2ft. to 4ft., June, September, sandy peat. Verbena venosa, 2ft. Gin., May, October, sandy loam. WHITE. Aloysia citriodora, 2ft. to 3ft., May, October, rich loam. * Arctotis bicolor, Ift., July, October, loam and peat. * Chirénia frutéscens, albiflora, 1ft. 6in., June, October, loam and peat. Cineraria alba, 1ft., June, August, loam and peat. ** Heliotropium peruvianum, 2ft., June, October, rich loam. ** Lobélia maculatum, 6in., May, October, rich mould. * Ditto rugulosa, 2ft., May, September, do. ** Manulea (Bachnera) pedunculate, 1ft. Gin., June, November, rich mould. * Mesembryanthemum spléndens, Ift. 6in., June, October, rich mould and lime rubbish. ** Primula prenitens, alba, 9in., June, October, rich mould and peat. Polianthus tuberdsa, 2ft. to 4ft., July, September, rich mould. ** Senecio élegans, alba, lft. 6in., June, October, rich mould. ** Swainsonia galegifolia, albiflora, 2ft. to 3ft., June, September, rich mould. YELLOW. ** Arctodtis speciosa, I ft. Gin., June, September, peat and loam. ** Calceolaria angustiflora, lft. Gin., June, August, do. ** Ditto bicolor, 2ft., July, October, do. ** Ditto corymbosa, If{t., May, Septembe, do. ** Ditto Hibbertiana, 2ft., May, October, do. **x Ditto Hopeana, I] ft. 6in., May, October, do. ** Ditto integrifodlia, 2ft., August, October, do, ** Ditto Morrisdni, 2ft., May, October, do. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 4j ** Calceolaria péndula, 1 to 2ft., May, October, peat and loam. ** Ditto plantaginea, Ift., August, September, loam and peat. ** Ditto paniculata, 1ft. 6in., June, October, rich mould. ** Ditto polyantha, 3ft., May, October, do. ** Ditto polifolia, 1ft., June, October, do. ** Ditto rugosa, 2ft., June, October, do. ** Ditto scabiosefolia, 2ft., May, October, do. * Chorizema nana, I ft., May, October, sandy peat. * Commelina africana, 1ft., May, October, rich mould. * Erinus fragrans, 6in., May, July, sandy loam. Euxénia grata, 2ft., June, September, peat and loam. * Genista canariénsis, 2 to 3ft., May, October, rich mould. Helianthemum polygalifolia, 9in., June, August, sandy loam. * Hermannia glanduldsa, 2ft., May, September, do. * Hibbértia cistifolia, 1ft., May, September, do. * Ditto flexuosa, 2ft., May, September, do. ** Linum trigynum, 2ft., May, October, do. ** Lotus anthylloides, 1ft., June, October, do. ** Ditto jabobeus, var. litens, 2ft., May, October, rich mould. Trachyméne linearis, 2ff., Jane, September, do. SCARLET. ** Alonsda (Hemimeris) acutifolia, 2ft., May, October, rich mould. ** Ditto incisifolia, 2ft., May, October, sandy loam. ** Ditto intermédia, 2ft., do. do, do. ** Ditto linearis, 1ft. Gin., May, October, rich mould. ** Bouvardia triphylla, I ft. in., May, October, rich mould. (See page 28.) ** Ditto Jacquinnii, 1ft. 6in., May, October, do. ** Fachsia conica, 2ft. to 4ft., June, October, sandy loam. ** Ditto coccinea, 2ft. to 3ft., May, October, rich mould. ** Ditto globosa, 2ft. to 3ft., May, October, do. ** Ditto gracilis, 2ft. to 8ft., May, October, sandy loam. ** Ditto macrostémon, 2ft. to 3ft., July, October, sandy loam. Ditto multiflora, 2ft. to 3ft., May, October, rich loam. ** Ditto tenélla, 2ft. to 4ft., May, October, do. ** Geim chilénse, lft. 6in., June, October, sandy peat. ** Lobélia cardinalis, 3ft. to 4ft., May, October, rich mould. ** Ditto falgens, 2ft. to 3ft. May, October, do. ** Ditto splendens, 3ft. to 4ft., May, October, do. ** Mesembryanthemum coccineum, Ift. Gin., May, September, rich mould and lime rubbish, * Ditto micans, lft. 6in., May, October, rich mould and lime rubbish. * Ditto speciosum, lft. 6in., May, October, do do. ** Salvia coccinea, 2ft., May, October, rich mould. ** Ditto falgens, 2ft. to 4ft., May, October, do. Ditto mexicana, 2ft., June,Septembe, do. * Ditto pseido coccinea, 2ft. to 3ft., June, September, sandy peat. ** Ditto spléndens, 2ft. to 4ft., July, October, rich mould. ** Senécio specidsus, 6in., June, September, sandy loam. ** Verbéna chamedrifolia, (Melindres) 6in., rich mould. DARK SPOTTED, STRIPED, &e. * Alstreméria pelegrina, 1ft., May, September, rich mould. ** Calceolaria formdsum, 2ft., May, October, rich mould and peat. ** Ditto Gellianum, Mt. 6in., May, October, do. ** Ditto Youngii, 2ft., May, October, do. ** Ditto Youngii palidor, 2ft., May, October, do. ** Ditto filgida, 1ft. 6in., May, October, do. ** Ditto Martineaue, Ift., May, September, do, ** Ditto Atkinsiana, lft. Gin., May, October, peat and loam, * Gazania pavonia, lft., June, August, peat and loam, * Ditto rigens, Ift., May, September, do. Hibiscus hispidus, 1ft. 6in., June, October, rich loam, G 42 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. CLIMBING PLANTS, » Hibbertia grossularifolia, yellow, May, September, sandy peat. This plant also makes a very handsome appearance, when planted in a bed, and allowed to spread over its surface, the flowers rising about two inches. Lophospérmum erubéscens, rose, June to November, rich mould. Maurandia Barelayana, dark purple, June to November, rich mould. Ditto antirrhiniflora, pale blue, June to November, do. Ditto semperflorens, pale blue, June to November, do. Tropzlum peregrinum, yellow, June to November, do. Ditto tricolorum, orange and purple, June to November, do. Cleanliness is indispensably necessary to the health of plants, consequently plants in gardens situated in cities and towns, or near public rvads or streets, will require much attention in watering; for dust and soot falling upon the plants, closes up the pores, and thus prevents them perspiring by day, or inha- ling fresh juices by night. To prevent this, the plants should frequently be watered over the tops by means of a watering pot, syringe, or garden engine. At the spring of the year, apply it early in the morning; but when sharp frosts are over, do it in the evening. Whenever a plant requires water at its roots, it is advisable to pour it over the foliage, and thus effect a double benefit. The soil of the border should frequently be stirred by hoeing; thus admitting a free passage for air, water, &c. to the roots. The above attention given to flowering plants, shrubs, &e. will be found successful. Most of the plants in the above list may be procured in large quantities at the principal Nursery establishments in the kingdom. TENDER AND HARDY ANNUALS CONTINUED. Cuphea Viscosissima, purple, Ift., July, September, sandy loam. Clarkia pulchélla, rose, 1ft. to 2ft., June, November, rich loam. Do. do. white, var., June, November, do. Collinsia grandiflora, blue and pink, lft., June, November, do. Do. verna, blue and purple, 1ft., May, June, do. Dianthus, Indian pink, &c. Do. chinénsis, various colours, as red, purple, rose, pink, white, blush, striped, single and double varieties, July to October, rich loam. Esehscholtzia californica, yellow, Lft. to 2ft., July, October, rich loam; though perennial, it blooms freely sown every spring. Old plants require frame protection in winter. Eccremocarpus seaber, orange red, climbing 10ft., July, September, rich loam ; though not annual, flowers well sown every season. Gentiana humilis, purple, 6in., April, peaty loam. Glaucium pheeniceum, red, 2ft., June, July, rich loam. Do. tricolor, red, &e. 1ft., June, September, do. Do. persicum, red, Ift., July, September, do. Gilia capitatum, blue, 2ft., June, September, do. Do. do. white, var. 2ft., June, September, do. Do. gracilis, pink, 6in., June, July, do. Kaulfassia amelloides, blue, Gin. to 1ft., June, September, rich loam. Lopézia pumila, red, 6in., July, September, do. Do. coronata, red, 2ft., July, September, do. Matthidla annua, stocks, June, November, rich loam; the varieties are nume- rous, as 48 Russian, 36 German and other varieties; colours, peach, blue, lilac, violet, white, brown, chocolate, scarlet, red, &e, &e. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 45 “Mimulus floribiindus, yellow, 1ft., August, September, rich loam. Nicotiana, tobacco. Do. sanguinea, scarlet, 4ft., July, September, rich loam. Do. nepalénsis, rose, 4ft., July, September, do. Do. braziliénsis, rose, 4ft., July, September, do. : Nolana paradoxa, blue and striped, trailing, July, September, rich loam. Enothéra bifrons, purple and crimson, Ift. Gin., June, November, do. Do. Lindleéyii, rose and pink spots, 2ft., June, November, — do. Do. rosea alba, var. rosy white, spotted with red, June, Noy., do. Do. Romanzovii, blue, Ift., June, November, do. Do. tenélla, blue, 1ft., June, November, do. Do. purptrea, purple, lft., May, August, do. Petunia nyctaginiflora, white, 2ft., June, October, do. Salpiglossis picta, various in colour, Ift. Gin., May, July, do. Do. atropurpurea, dark purple, Ift. to 2ft., Angust, October, do. Do. Barclayana, brown and yellow, 2ft., July, October, do. Schizanthus Hodkerii, rosy lilac, 2ft., June, October, da. Do. retusus, yellow, velvet and white, 2ft., June, October, do. Do. - Grahami, dow? ade. 2ft., do. do. Do. porrigens, do. do, Qft.; do. do. Do. pinnatus, do. do. Dts; do. do. Do. pinvatus, var, himilis, Gin. do. 2ft., do. do. Senecio, Ragwort. Do. élegans, purple, 2ft., June, September, rich loam. ‘Do. do. white, var. 2ft- do. do. Do. do. double purple, 2ft., do. do. Do. do. double white, 2ft. do. do. Tagétes, French Marigold. Do. patula, 2ft., June, October, rich Joam; varieties numerous, as orange, crimson velvet, striped, and edged, both tall and dwarf. Do. érecta, African Marigold, 2ft. to 3ft., June, September, rich loam, varieties, orange, lemon, and quilled. Talinum ciliatum, bright purple, Ift., July, August, rich loam. Trachyméne ccerdlea, sky blue, I ft. Gin., July, September, sandy peat. Verbena Aublétia, rosy purple, Ift. to 2ft., July, September, rich loam.—This plant is biennial, but flowers freely the first season. Zinnia elegans, violet and scarlet, 2ft., June, September, rich Joam. A LIST OF HARDY ANNUALS. When the seeds are sown as early as the beginning of March, a great portion is generally destroyed by occasional frost; it is, therefore, advisable never to sow before the end of March, or beginning of April. The following observa- tions upon our practice we transmitted to the Horticultural Society of London two or three years since; they were printed in the Transactions, and since extracted into other works. As some of our readers may not possess them, we shall give them here. The soil of the border is lightened up and broke fine, then a portion of very finely sifted moist soil is sprinkled over the place; this is levelled; the seeds are then sown and covered with more fine soil; the surface is then moderately pressed, so as to close it to the seeds; this causes them to vegetate quickly and certainly. An inverted flower pot is then placed over the patch sown ; this is allowed to remain until the seeds have begun to grow; the pot is then raised up and propped on one side, two or three inches high, 44 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. until the plants are able to bear full exposure, when it is wholly removed.— This covering answers several good purposes:—lst. It keeps the soil moist until the seeds have vegetated. 2nd. The Sun operating on the pot, produces a considerable heat, which brings up the seeds much quicker and certain than under other circumstanees. 3rd. It protects them from frost. 4th. It pre- vents the soil from being washed off the seeds, or the seeds being washed away by heavy rains. 5th. It also preserves the seeds from birds or mice. Adonis, Pheasant’s eye. Do. autumnialis, crimson, 2ft., May to October, rich loam. Do. flava, yellow, 2ft., June, September, do, Do. estivalis, scarlet, 2ft., June, August, do. Andrésace macrocarpa, white, 6in., June, August, do. Antirrhinum, Snap Dragon. Do. montevidense, red, Ift., July, August, do. Amaranthus, Princess Feather. Do. hypochondriacus, dark red, 2ft. to 3ft., July, September, rich loam, Do. caudatus, red, 2ft. to 3ft., July, September, do. Caléndula, pluvialis, white and purple, Ift., June, August, do. Do. hybrida, white, Ift., June, August, do. Do. stellata, orange, 2ft., June, September, do. Centauréa bluebottles, Ke. Ditto cyanus, 3ft., June, September, colours various, as white, flesh, blue, purple, and striped varieties; rich loam. Chrysanthemum carinatum, white, purple eye, lft. to 2ft., July, October, rich loam. Do. coronarium, 3ft. to 4ft., June, September, colours various, as white, yellow, golden, buff, and quilled, rich loam. Commelina tuberésa, blue, 1ft., June, July, rich loam. Do. ceelestis, sky blue, 2ft., June, September, rich loam.—These are not annuals, but bloom freely the firstseason. The old roots may be annually taken up and preserved as Dahlias during winter. Conyélvyulus tricolor, striped blue, &e. 3ft., July, August, rich loam. Do. albiflorus, white, 1ft., July, August, do. Calliopsis bicolor (Coreopsis tinctoria) golden and dark eye, 2ft. 6in., May, September, If too rich a loam, the plant runs too much into foliage, few flowered. Do. Atkinsoniana, yellow and brown eye, 2ft., June, November, soil as above, Delphinum Larkspur. Do. Ajacis, rocket, 1ft. to 2ft., June to September, varieties numerous, as dwarf, rocket, rose, tall rocket, tall rose, &c. Do. consdlida, branching, 2ft. to 3ft., June to November, varieties nu- merous, as fine rose, blue, pale blue, striped rose and blue, unique rose, unique, neapolitan, &c. Eittoca multiflora, pink, I ft. 6in., May, July, rich loam. Do. __ Franklinni, pink, Ift. 6in., May, July, do. Echium violaceum, violet, 2ft. to 3ft., July, October, rich loam. This is not an annual, but flowers freely the first season. Helianthus (sunflower) annuus, 2ft. to 6ft., June to October, rich loam, sorts various, as tall yellow, dwarf, extra double, &c. Do. ovatus, yellow, 4ft., June, October, rich loam. Helianthus lenticularis, yellow, 6ft., August, September, rich loam, Do. petiolaris, yellow, 3ft., August, November, do. Ibéris odorata, white, 6in., June, August, do. Do. spatulata, purple, 6in., June, August, do. Do. umbellata, purple, 1ft., June, August, do, Lathyrus, sweet peas, &c. Do, odoratus, 3ft. to 7ft., July, October, rich loam, colours and vatieties numerous, as purple, scarlet, striped scarlet, white, yellow, black, painted ; ») oO. vEWNT ce WV Oxalis crenata. Adendphora verticillata. Engraved for No. 2. of the Floricultural Cabinet, published April Ist, 1833.—( Second Edition.) MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. ' 45 lady, top knot. Tangier peas, as Lord ANson’s red, Lord Anson’s white, large scarlet, small scarlet, yellow winged, red winged, &c. Lobélia erinoides, pale blue and white, Gin., July, September, rich sandy loam. This plant is biennial, but flowers freely the first season. Do. bicolor, pale blue, Gin., July, August, rich sandy loam. Lupinus luteus, yellow, 2ft., July, September, rich loam. Do. __ bicolor, pale blue, 6in., July, September, do. Lotus arenarius, yellow, 6in., April, May, do. Do. arabicus, pink, 6in., July, September, do. Do. conguatus, purple, 6in., July, August, do. Lychnis ceeli rosa, rosy flesh, Lft., July, September, do. Malope trifida, deep rose, 2ft., June, September, do. Macropodium laciniatum, white, Ift., June, September, sandy rubbish. Madia élegans, yellow, Ift. 6in., July, August, rich loam. Nigélla hispanica, 1 ft. Gin., June, September, rich sandy loom. Oxalis Dillénii, yellow, 2ft., May, August, sandy peat. Papaver (poppy) somniferum, Ift. to 3ft., June, October, rich loam, colours and varieties numerous, as carnation, picotee, new fringed, double white, double black, scarlet, flesh coloured, brown Ranunculus, dwarf Chinese, dwarf French, Flemish, &c. Prismatocarpus, (Venus’ looking-glass) speculum, purple and white varieties, May, August, sandy loam. Plectocéphalus Americanus, lilac, 3ft., August, September, sandy loam. Pterocéphalus Taillantii, blue, 1ft., July, August, do. Saponaria calabrica, red, 1ft., August, September, do. Silene Arméria, rose, lft. Gin., June, September, do. Do. do. white, Lft. 6in., do. do. do. Tropeelam, (Nasturtium) new dwarf. Do, _ majus, orange and yellow, 2ft. July, October, do. Valerianélla congésta, rose, Ift., July, August, do. REFERENCES TO PLATES. (For the Schizanthus,—see No. 1. Page 14.) [We have reason to think that we were not clearly understood last Month as to the number of Plates intended to be given in this work,—on that account we have been induced to give what we consider an extra Plate this Month. In futnre, every number will have one leaf of Plates, containing from one to four Plants, coloured, which, considering the price of our Publication, will, we have no doubt, be satisfactory to our numerous friends. Occasionally an extra one will be given.] Pinguicula vulgaris, common Butterwort, Diandria, Monogynia, Spur cylin- drical. Plant smooth, covered with small transparent grains; leaves radical, egg-shaped, fleshy, with the edges involute, pale green; flowers drooping, purple, scape slightly hairy towards the top. Perennial; flowers in June, July : grows in marshy places, especially wet heaths, common in the North of Eng- land and in Scotland. Pinguicula, from Pinguis, fat, greasiness of the leaves. Veronica officindlis, common Speedwell, Diandriay Monogynia, Schrophu- larinz. Clusters spiked, lateral stems procumbent, flower stalks shorter than the bracteas, capsules inversely heart-shaped. Perennial; plentiful on dry sandy banks, in open pastures, heaths, and in dry woods; flowers in May and June. Veronica, name of a Princess. Oxdlis crenata, Crenate petalled Wood Sorrel, Decandria Pentagynia, nat. ord, Oxalidex. This plant is a native of Lima, and was brought to this country in 1830, by Mr. Douctas. The plant is very productive of tubers exactly resembling potatoes. The flowering stem dies annually; when the tubers are found entirely separate, they are about two inches long, and an inch in diameter; when raw, they are slightly sub-acid, but on being boiled 46 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. they lose it entirely, and taste similar to the potatoe. In 1832, a plant was planted in the garden of Mrs. Hurst, Great Roper’s Hall, near Brentwood, in ‘Essex, and has succeeded very well. It was first put into a small pot at the end of April, and at the end of May turned out, with an entire ball of earth, into the flower garden. The root planted was about half an ounce in weight, and it produced ninety, in a space of ground not more than 9 inches square ; the weight produced was upwards of four pounds; the roots when boiled, it is stated, were of a more agreeable flavour than the potatoe. The plant is cul- tivated abundantly in the gardens about Lima as a salad, for which purpose its succulent stems and acid flayour strongly recommend it. The plant grows freely in the open border, is readily increased by cuttings as well as by the tubers, which should be treated in all respects as potatoes. Oxalis from Oxys, acid, the taste of the leaves. Adenéphora verticillita, whorl leaved Adenophora, Pentandria Monogynia. Campanulacee: A singular and rare plant, native of the meadows on the banks of the river Dovolgin, in Eastern Tartary. It has been recently intro- duced by Mr. ANDERSON, of the Chelsea Botanic Garden; flowers from July to September. It succeeds well in the open border, in sandy peat and loam; is readily increased by seeds, or parting the root. Adenophora from Aden, a gland, phoreo to bear. QUERIES, ANSWERS, REMARKS, &e. Qurry.—I hail with unfeigned pleasure the announcement, which has just been put into my hands, of your Floricultural Cabinet, which is in promise every thing I could wish, and which is very much wanted. But without offence, let me hope that all the promises of the prospectus will be kept. It is the breaking faith with the subscriber, after the publication of a few numbers, which is the cause of the failure of periodical works.—I hope that Suburban Gardens will have their share of your attention. Many, like myself, who are confined within the smoky atmosphere of London all day, enjoy, beyond mea- sure, our little strips of garden at the outskirts of the town, morning and even. ing; but we have much to contend with besides smoke and pent-up air. We want a knowledge of those plants which will stand smoke, and the best modes of cultivating them. And here I cannot but lament that the catalogues of London seedsnien are not made upon a better plan. At present they are entirely destitute of information as to height, colour, and time of flowering; ‘and whether or not certain seeds and plants are fit for the immediate neigh- bourhood of the Metropolis—all very essential points; consequently, on pur- chasing new seeds or plants, their proper situation on the parterre is a matter of doubt and uncertainty, and the situation is often glaringly absurd. The information, frequently reluctantly given by the shopman, is generally incor- ‘rect,‘and sometimes even at the best shops mistakes occur as to seeds, &e. I could mention several within my own knowledge. I hope you will endeavour to reform these matters.—As a proof of my good will towards your intended periodical, I shall influence all my gardening friends as far as possible in your favour, and I have little doubt that they will support the work if it continues as well as it promises to commence. Keep out of your pages extraneous matters, and it will do. There are two or three things on which I should be glad of information.— Js human wrine a beneficial manure? and if so, how should it be applied—in a liquid state, or mixed with dung?—The same as to soap suds. Have any experiments been made on milk? and if so, what is thé result ?— I am now trying it on two or three auriculas; I shall let you know my success.* I want a plan for a moveable awning for a small tulip bed, which may be removed to a ranunculus bed, pink bed, &c. My beds lie in succession, my garden being a long narrow slip. I should be much obliged if you, or your correspondents, could give me such a plan. I have thought that something of the kind might be made to go on wooden wheels. Chelsea, Feb. 12, 1833, SNOWDROP. * We shall be glad to receive the result from our respected correspondent. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. ; 47 QuveErRy.—I am desirous of amusing myself with that great solace next to religion, the culture of Flowering Plants, suitable for a flower garden. I wish to cultivate principally what are termed Florist’s flowers, such as Poly- anthuses, Carnations, Ranunculuses, Pinks, Hyacinths, Tulips, and Dahlias. I should be greatly obliged to any of the readers of the Floricultural Cabinet, who are acquainted with the flowers specified, to give me a list of about two dozen of the best sorts of each, with a short description of the colours, &e. of each, and where I might be likely to purchase the sorts. T. J. RisBy. Query.—In the summer of 1831, | visited an Horticultural exhibition near London, at which I found a most striking Dahlia, called “ Levick’s Incompa- rable.” The sort very probably is now become pretty general. The flowers I saw were particularly striking; the ground colour being a crimson red, and about one inch of the end of each petal was pure white. I was very soli- _citous to obtain the sort. I did so in the spring of 1832, and was assured the kind I received was correct. I planted it in rather a poor soil according to instructions given me, but I had not one tipped flower during the season,— all were self-coloured. I wish to have the plant with its tipped flowers. If any of the readers of the Florists’ Magazine can give me instructions to obtain what I desire, I shall be greatly obliged. Danita. MEETINGS OF HORTICULTURAL, BOTANICAL, AND FLORIST SOCIETIES, &e. NeEewcasTLE HorrTicuLturaL SociETY The first general Meeting of this Society, for the present year, was held in the Music Hall, Newcastle, a few days since. Prizes for flowers were awarded as follows:—The best exotic plant in flower, Camellia corallina, to J. G. CiarkE, Esq. The best Bouquet, to Mr. IneLanp, Gardener to W. Donxin, Esq. The following plants were exhibited amongst many others: double red Caméllia; red Warrahtah Caméllia; myrue leaved Camellia; Cineraria cru- enta, and AmaryllisJohnsoniana, from the garden of W. Losu, Esq.; Camél- lias, corallina ; Dianthiflora or carnation Warratah, and Sasanqua rosea; also Caladium bicolor, from J. G. CLarKe, Esq.; double striped Caméllia, from Mrs. Bewicke; Blétia Tankervillic, from A. Donkin, Esq. ; Euphorbia splén- dens, from Messrs. Fatta. The Committee have awarded the silver medal to Mr. Kewry, Gardener to A. Donxin, Esq., for an Essay on the Cultivation of Triverania coccineum. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. A general Meeting of the Society was held on March 7th in a large apart- ment of the Waterloo Hotel, Edinburgh. Sir T. D. Lauper, Bart., in the Chair. Prizes were awarded as follows:—Best six Hyacinths of the newest varieties, Mr. Kevty, propagator to Messrs. Dickson and Sons. Finest seedling Caméllia, raised in Scotland, with an account of its history and origin, to Mr. CunnincHAM, Comely Bank Nursery. Of the plants sent for exhibition, the following were conspicuous. Two splendid plants of Azalea ledifdlia, (white Chinese Azalea,) Cinnamomum verum, in full fruit, Galanthus plicatus, a pretty snowdrop; Ajax exigua, Ajax nana, Acacia affinis, flowered in the open air at Cannonmills; Epacris im- préssa, from Professor Dunbar; Rhododéndron arboreum hybridum; Erica Linneoides; Platylobium parviflorum; Xeranthemum proliferum and Ardisia crenulatar MONTHLY FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR, FOR APRIL, AnnvuaLs, Harpy,—(See page 43.) ANNUALS, TENDER,—(See page 42.) AvuRICULAS,—Will now be in flower; they will require protection from rains, and mid-day sun. ‘The plants will require a free supply of water; to water occasionally with manure water greatly improves the flowers; care should be 48 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. taken not to apply it over the foliage. When the trusses of flowers are formed, if there are more flowers upon each than can conveniently expand, the small and centre ones should be cut out, so as to leave about six. CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS.—Offsets or cuttings should now be taken from old plants, and be planted in some fine rich soil and peat, and covered with a hand glass, or they may be struck in heat; after they have struck root, they should be planted in rows nine inches apart, in a shady place in the common soil of the garden. If they be not planted in a shady place they are liable to blossom the first year, which are certain to be weakly and late; but allowing them to remain for one year in the place described, then be taken up and potted in large pots, using a very rich compost, they will be found to flower luxuriantly. J. Brown, JUN. Carnations.—(See last month’s directions.) Curna Rose.—Plants of the tender kinds, as yellow, sweet scented, &c., now placed in heat, soon push forth shoots; when they are two or three inches long, cut off close to where they last pushed from; inserted in sandy loam and placed in moist heat, they soon strike root, and will make fine blooming plants for the summer and autumn. Rose trees may still be grafted; the mode of cleft grafting is the most successful, taking care to let the bark of the scion come in contact with the bark of the stock. Cuttings of various plants suited for open borders, as Calceolarias, Salvias, &c., should now he put in, striking them in moist heat. Dauxia SEEDS—should now be sown, if not done before; place them in moist heat. When the plants have made two leaves, transplant them singly into small pots, to be turned out in the open ground at the regular season. ERYTHRINA CrisTA GALLI—cuttings may now be struck, (See page 6.) Erica (Cape Heaths)—Cuttings of some sorts may now be successfully struck; the greater portion strike root freely when the young wood is taken, after it has become sufficiently firm, so as to prevent its damping off. The pots for their reception should be filled to within an inch and a half of the top with broken pot or coarse ashes, the upper part of which should be of asmaller size than those below; over which should be placed a thin layer of Fog,(Hyp- num) 2 moss so called, to prevent the sand from working down amongst the draining; the pot should then be filled with fine sifted pit sand, and be pressed down very firm, After being well watered, it is fit for the cuttings. The cut- tings should be cut off where the last shoots pushed from. The leayes should be stripped off about half the length of each cutting, and the ends cut clean. In inserting the cuttings, press the sand close to the stems, and finish by wa- tering well. Bell glasses need not be used. M. Nas, on Heaths. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS—should now be divided and re-planted; also biennials, as Sweet William, &c., should be planted for blooming this season. MiIGNIONETTE—to flower in boxes from June, should now be sown; the boxes should be about half filled with well-rotted dung, the remainder with rich mould. The richness of the compost keeps the plants very vigorous and flourishing for a long period. PELARGONIUM—Cuttings now put in will flower at the end of the year. PoLyanTHusEs.—(See last month, page 23.) Rose TreEs—(See page 23.) It is also a proper time to bud the varieties of China rose; do it as soon as the bark will rise. Ticripa pavyonta—roots should now be planted in the open borders in a rich soil; the plants will bloom from the end of June to September. TRIVERANIA COCCINEA—roots should now be potted in rich soil. VioLETs—may now be increased, as the stems will be found freely rooting if in contact with the soil. A rich soil upon a dry subsoil suits them best. RIDGE, PRINTER, SHEFFIELD, FLORICULTURAL CABINET, MAY Ist, 1833. PART IL ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS. ———— ARTICLE L.—On the Cultivation of the Camellia. By an Essex Practical Gardener. : The attention of Floriculturists has of late years been very suc- cessfully directed to the increasing of numerous varieties of some of our finest exotic plants. In none has the result been more satisfactory than in the “ most beautiful of the handsome” varieties of Caméllias that have been raised. For many years after the introduction of the Caméllia into this country, no attempt that I can learn of was ever made to obtain improved varieties. The establishment of the London Horticultural Society, however, gave another feature to Gardening in Britain, in all its branches, the benefits of which extended to the class of plants under consider- ation. I find that the first Caméllia introduced into this country was the Old Single Red, in the year 1639. The next was brought to England in 1792, by Sir Joun Stare, of the East India House ; this was that most charming plant, the Double White. The third kind was the old Double Red ; it was introduced by Sir Robert Preston, of Valleyfield, in Perthshire. The varieties imported from China since that period have been many, but some of the most splendid have been raised from seed in this country, particularly by the eminent nurserymen, Messrs, CHANDLER and H 50 ON THE CULTURE OF THE CAMELLIA. BuckincHAM, Messrs. Loppicrs, Mr. Knicut, and Mr. Co1- VILL; also by Mr. Gray, Mr. Press, and other persons. The varieties recorded are upwards of two hundred. I have paid some attention to raising seedlings, and have been most amply repaid by some very handsome and peculiarly striking varieties, some of which are circulating through the country, and others which will be distributed this year. My practice is to study which admix- ture of two sorts is likely to produce the most striking distinct colours, and to impregnate accordingly. I apply the farina by means of a camel hair pencil, and for a fortnight afterwards do not allow any water to fall upon the flowers. I have uniformly found my seedlings to form the habit of growth of the parent sort each individual plant partook most of in colour, whether of the male or female. I usually force the Caméllias under my charge, so that they bloom from September to April, thus having the opportunity of impregnating early in spring. I generally do so in February or March; by this circumstance I get the seeds well ripened. When the seed is ripe, I retain it in its capsule till the following February ; I then sow it in small pots filled with light sandy loam, and place it in moist heat. When the plants are a few inches high, I pot them singly into small pots, being careful to have them well drained with broken potsherds. After keeping the plants in the moist heat for a fortnight, I remove them into a vinery, and gradually inure them to the greenhouse temperature. The soil I find them thrive the best in, is turfy loam, two years old; turfy peat, two years old; and rotten vegetable mould from tree leaves, in equal proportion. The usual method of increasing the various kinds of Camellias in cultivation is by inarching, plants being raised by cuttings of the single red, and the double sorts inarched upon them. I find, however, that the double sorts may be raised by cuttings as suc- cessfully as the single kinds, which method is less troublesome than inarching. The advocates for inarching state that plants of the double sorts may be raised by cuttings, but that they uniformly wither and die in a year or two. In opposition to this statement I have to observe, that I have many plants of the handsomest double kinds raised from cuttings during several successive years, which are at EE ON THE CULTURE OF THE CAMELLIA. 5i this time looking better than any inarched plants I have under my charge, or that I see in other places, and they have grown very near one foot higher each season from the time of potting them off, and are also bushy. ~ The plan I pursue in raising plants from cuttings is the follow- ing :—In March I take off cuttings that are of the previous year's growth; I cut each off straight through the shoot and exactly at its junction with the wood which is a year older. The cuttings I insert in 24 sized pots, and place them close to the sides; ‘the soil I use is a sandy peat. I press the soil very firm around each cutting, particularly close to the stalk ; this is necessary in order to prevent air having access to the bottom ; for if admitted, it hinders any callosity for roots forming. I place bell glasses, lightly pressed, over the cuttings, and plunge the pots about half deep in a hot bed frame, the heat of the bed being only of a moderate temperature, for if the heat be strong it often kills the cuttings in a short time. 1 keep them there till I see that the cuttings have pushed and completed their first growth, I then remove them to a vinery for winter protection. About the end of January or early in February I pot the cuttings off into small pots, being careful to have an inch deep of broken potsherds in each pot; this allows water to pass off freely, which is very essential to their subsequent flourishing. After potting, I place them in heat from 65 to 70 degrees till about the end of May, when I remove them into a greenhouse for the remainder of the season ; their treatment in all respects afterwards is the same as with my older plants. As before stated, it is my usual practice to force Caméllias; this is done by taking into heat a few plants at each time, and thus I keep up the blooming season from September to April. In con- sequence of this mode of treatment, the time for repotting my old plants is at various seasons; I always attend to it as soon as the flowering is over. If I find a plant having its roots matted around the ball, I very carefully shake the ball of earth by striking the bottom against the ground ; this causes the ends of the fibres to loosen, and when repotted they are enabled speedily to strike inte the fresh soil. After potting, ! place the plants in heat from 65 to 70 degrees ; here I retain them till the flower buds are formed. The house in which I place them being a vinery, I frequently 52 ON THE CULTURE OF THE CAMELLIA. syringe all the plants in it with warm water; this I find benefits the Caméllias very much. When the flower buds are about the size of a large marrow pea, I take the plants into a greenhouse. If it be the summer season, I keep them there for two weeks, and then place them in a shaded warm situation in the open air. Any other period of the year I keep them in the greenhouse till the usual period of removing greenhouse plants to the open air, or for forcing if required. After the flower buds are formed, great care is always taken that the plants do not want water, for if droughted but an hour, the buds are certain to drop. On the other hand, if the soil becomes soddened by too free an application of water, the same misfortune will be the result. I occasionally apply manure water, which I find invigorates the plants very much. Two years since, I planted out in the open air, two strong plants of Caméllia, which flourish so far, and bloom profusely during May and June. Although the two last winters have been unusually mild, yet I am persuaded that in severer winters, with slight protection, this beautiful genus of plants would be found to sueceed equal to many of our out-door plants. For your next number I purpose sending you a list and description of those sorts of Caméllias I grow, and which are the handsomest of the varieties I can meet with in the neighbourhood of London. An Essex PracricaL GARDENER. Feb. 20th, 1833. Norr.—The probability of Caméllias succeeding inthe open air, as stated by our Correspondent, we can confirm by our own experience., In the year 1819, three plants of Double Caméllias were turned out in the open border in the grounds at Wortley Hall; the sorts were Double Red, Double White, and Double Striped. At the tinre of turning out, the plants were bushy, and about two feet high. Two of the plants are now from four to five feet high, and one of them spreads about ten feetacross. The striped plant produced last spring upwards of one thousand flowers. For the first four years after turning out, each winter the plants had weoden cases, three feet high, placed round them; upon the top of each case a hand glass was fixed, which was removed at pleasure for air or protection. At the bottom of the case inside, six inches deep of rotten leaf mould, or tanners’ bark, was laid over the roots. From the fifth to the eighth year, no wooden case was used, but in the severest weather a mat was loosely thrown over each plant. Since that time no protection whatever has been applied, excepting laying two or three inches of bark or leaf soil over the roots. In the same situation where the Cameéllias are, large Portugal and common Laurels were planted at the same sime; they have grown well each year, till the severe winters of 1829 and 1830; such being the exposed cold situation in which the Caméllias and Laurels are planted, that the latter were nearly ON THE APPLICATION OF LIQUID MANURE. 53 ARTICLE Il.—On the Application of Liquid Manure to the Carnation, Polyanthus, Ranunculus, §c. Se. By Mx. Joun REVELL, Florist, Pitsmoor, Sheffield. Herewith I send you for insertion in the Floricultural Cabinet, the result of some experiments I have made in the application of Liquid Manure to the Carnation, Polyanthus, Ranunculus, Hya- cinth, and Pink; the results have been very pleasing and satisfac- tory to me, and I hope, if my practice be communicated for general information, it may be of use to cultivators of what is termed florist flowers. Among the beautiful varieties of Carnations in cultivation, there are a number of sorts of a very pale colour—some even very near colourless. To such, the application of Liquid Manure is found very beneficial; it heightens their colour very materially, and many of the sorts are so much affected by it, that they even become selfs (i.e. of one colour). The manner in which I make use of the Liquid in watering Carnations, such as Butcher’s Enchanter, pink bizarre, Wood's Commander, purple flake, Madame Vestris, pink flake, Countess of Sandwich, purple picotee, and other similar sorts coming pale in colour, is to apply it three times a week if the season be dry; and twice if it be wet. Iam careful not to pour any of the liquid upon the foliage, but regularly over the surface of the soil, and to give as much at each time of watering as I judge will moisten all the soil. With this treatment the flowers become rich in colour and of a perfect character. When the kinds above enumerated are cultivated in the general manner, according to instructions inserted in the Horticultural Register last year, they usually come with scarce any colour at all. Since the time of my drawing up the article referred to, my experience with the liquid manure has transpired. It is my prac - tice with the plants I thus water, to have them placed in a separate lot, so that I avoid mistakes in the application of the liquid: manure. destroyed, whilst the former withstood the intensity of the frosts and cutting winds without the slightest injury. When properly planted out and gradually inured to the climate, we are fully convinced that Camellias will be found much more hardy than Laurels. Con. 4 CN THE APPLICATION OF LIQUID MANURE. The liquid should never be applied to those kinds of Carnations that are of a high colour, such as Rowbottom’s Victory, Ely’s Mayor of Ripon, Hardman’s Complete, Warwick’s Hero, scarley bizarres ; Cartwright’s Rainbow, Lee’s Duke of Kent, pink bizarres; Taylor’s Festival, Potter's Champion, scarlet flakes ; Heath’s Navarino, Leighton’s Bellerophon, purple flakes ; Tyso’s Princess Victoria, Fletcher's Duchess of Devonshire, pink flakes, &c. These and similar kinds should not be grown too rich; the compost sheuld be composed of more fresh loam than is usually given in growing for competition, or they will be apt to run into one colour. It is usual in the culture of the Polyanthus, to give it a con- siderable portion of well-rotted manure, in order to obtain a rich dark ground colour, but I find that by applying the liquid this is effected much more satisfactorily, the ground being of the richest possible hue. This is essential in obtaining a perfect Polyanthus, the ground colour being the first property of that flower. The liquid is highly beneficial for self-coloured Ranunculuses 3 it is far preferable to top dressing the bed with night soil, as is generally done. I prepare the liquid for this class of plants by providing a quantity of sheep-dung in a tub, and pouring water upon it, allowing the liquid to be very strong; this I pour upon the bed between the rows of plants. The beneficial effects im- parted, are soon visible by the improved verdure of the plants, and the flowers are much increased in size, and the petals firmer and stronger. The richness and variety of colour, in the blossoms of this beautiful genus of flowering plants, have often brought to my mind those beautiful lines of THomson, where he says, “ Who can paint “ Like Nature? Can imagination boast, ‘“* Amid its gay creation, hues like hers? “ Or can it mix them with that matchless skill, * And lose them in each other, as appears “In every bud that blows?” The class of Ranunculuses to which I apply the liquid, are such as Naxara, Condorset, AXil Noir, Kermes Argentina, Variat, Violet Fonce, &c. I never use it to any striped kind. When Hyacinths have thrown up their flower stems, I pour the liquid between the rows of plants; it makes the flowers much finer in colour and size. ON THE CULTURE OF THE COCKSCOMB. 58 Pinks are also benefitted by giving them the liquid, taking care not to pour it over the foliage. Joun REVELL. Feb. 26th, 1833. 4 ARTICLE {II.—On the Culture, 8c. of the Cockscomb, (Celosia cristata.) By Mr. Joun Oxxey, Gardener to the Right Hon. Lord Southampton, Whittlebury Lodge, Towcester, Northamptonshire. Herewith I send you the dimensions of a Cockscomb, (Celdsia cristata,) and the method of treatment I pursued with the plant. It was exhibited on the 27th of July, 1832, at the Northamp- ton Horticultural Show, and on the 31st of July, at Buckingham Horticultural Show, when the comb measured 32 inches over, 14 inches long, and 8 inches wide. By the end of summer it measured 364 inches over, 144 inches long, and 82 wide ; the plant was 3 feet 3 inches high, and the comb of a very handsome shape, and of a fine scarlet colour. The seed was sown about the middle of March, in a mixture of leaf mould and loam soil, and placed ina cucumber frame. When the plant was fit for potting, it was put into a 48 sized pot, in a compost consisting of one part of unfermented horse-dung, fresh from the stable, clearing it of any straw ; one part decayed leaves, one part rotten horse-dung, and the other part rotten turf cut into lumps about an inch square. The compost was well mixed together. As the plant advanced in growth and filled the pot with roots, it was regularly shifted into a pot one size larger, until it was in one thirteen inches in diameter. The pot each shifting was well drained to prevent the plant being soddened with water. The plant was kept in a cucumber frame till it reached the glass, and then removed to a Pine Stove, where it was placed so that the crown of the plant was about one foot from the glass. The tem- perature was from 70 to 90 degrees of Fahrenheit. When any lateral branches pushed, they were removed imme- diately. The plant was uniformly kept moist at its root, by a free supply of manure water, from cow and sheep dung being soaked. The liquid was always applied about the same degree of tempera- ture as the Frame or Pine Stove. 24 Joun OXuey. Whittlebury Lodge, Feb. 18th, 1833. 56 ON THE CULTIVATION OF THE STREPTOCARPUS REXII. ARTICLE IV.—On the Cultivation of the Streptocarpus Rexii, as a Border Plant. By Mr. G. Harrison, Nurseryman and Florist, Downham Market, Norfolk. The Streptocarpus Réxii has a beautiful appearance when grown in the open border during the summer months, and I do not know a plant more worthy of introduction into the flower garden ; it is easy of culture, and blooms profusely. Not having seen this plant cultivated extensively, I am induced to offer these few re- marks to the readers of your Magazine, in hopes they may be a stimulus to the introduction of this plant more generally into the open border. ‘The seed may be sown in April, either in pots or flat pans, (the latter I prefer,) in a mixture of loam and peat ; let the pans be placed in a hot bed frame until the plants are fit for potting off. The seeds should be sown very thin, otherwise the major part of the plants would perish, for the want of air to their stalks, as they grow with their foliage prostrate. As soon as the plants are strong enough for potting off, let a quantity of pots be filled with peat and rich loam, (the pots I use are 6 inches deep and 4% wide) ; turn out the plants carefully, and place one in each pot; let a little water be given to them with great care, and afterwards remove them into the frame. When they have got a little established in these pots, they may be removed into a cool frame or greenhouse. In June, the pots may be placed in the open air, and the plants regularly attended to during summer with water. Towards the end of October, remove them into a frame, pit, or greenhouse, as they require to be kept from severe frosts. Early in May following, prepare abed for the plants, (a circular one I recommend for this plant,) and let the bed be raised with loam and peat, the highest in the centre, gradually declining to the edge of the bed. A bed fourteen feet in diameter should rise two feet at the centre. In turning out the plants into the bed, place one in the centre, and one every ten or twelve inches over the surface ; let a little water then be given to the plants, and as often afterwards as may be necessary. In three or fourweeks after turning outthe plants they will have nearly covered the surface of the bed, and will be one complete mass of bloom. I had a bed of this plant last sum- mer, which was entirely covered with blossoms from the end of Zi Or ON THE CULTIVATION OF THE BALSAM, ‘ May to October. As soon as frost is apprehended, take up the plants, and repot them. These plants, when tumed out in May following, will bloom much finer than those raised from seed when one year old. GEORGE HaRRISON. Downham Market, March 13th, 1833. ARTICLE V.—On the Cultivation of the Balsam, (Im- patiens Balsamina.) By SAInT Patrick. Observing in page 20 of the Floricultural Cabinet and Florist’s Magazine, that Flora solicits a little information on the cultivation of the Balsam, ard as the time is fast approaching for sowing the seeds, I beg leave to offer you the steps J take in the culture of this plant. I generally sow for the first time about the Ist of April, and once a month afterwards for a succession. I sow in 48-sized pots, using light mould; the pots are plunged in a hot- bed frame, and a garden-pot placed inversely over the one in which the seed is in, which greatly assists the seed in vegetating. As soon as the plants appear, I remove the pot, and admit air sufficient to prevent them being drawn up weakly. When water is required, I pour it round the side of the pot until it has covered the surfaee of the mould. When the plants have grown three or four inches high, I pot them off singly into 60-sized pots, and afterwards replunge them into the frame. The compost I use is a strong rich loam, with one-third of rotten manure and night soil. This is well mixed together six months before wanted for potting, and frequently turned over during frosty weather. The tops of the plants are kept at all times within one foot of the glass, and air is freely admitted in order to keep the plants strong. I water them twice a week with manure water, made from hogs’ and deers’ dung. As soon as the pots are filled with roots, I remove them into 48-sized pots, with their balls entire, and replunge them in the frame. The heat is generally kept at 70 degrees. Should any blossoms appear, I cut them off. The plants soon require potting into 32-sized pots, and all blossoms then shewing are taken away as they put forth. When the plants have got well-established in these pots, I remove them into 24's, and afterwards allow the blossoms to remain. I 58 : EXTRACTS. The plants by this time are well established for blooming, and are soon full of blossoms; I then remove them from the frame into a greenhouse or stove. I had plants last year which were five feet high from the pots, remarkably strong and bushy, some of the plants measuring upwards of ten feet in circumference, and were covered with perfect double blossoms. Taking off the blossoms as they appear, in the early stage of growth, greatly assists the plants in growing, and the flowers finally produced are much larger, and in much greater profusion, than otherwise they would have been. Sr. Parricx. March 26th, 1833. PART IL. EXTRACTS: Plants figured in the following Periodicals for April, 1833 :— Curtis's Botanical Magazine, 3s. 6d. coloured ; 3s. plain. FEdited by Dr. Hooker, King’s Professor of Botany in the Univer- sity of Glasgow. 1. Erythrina velitina, Velvetty Erythrina, class, Decandria; order, Diadel- phia, natural order, Leguminose. Of this fine plant, the Editor says, I am indebted to the Rev. R. T. Lower, for the drawing made from the living plant in Madeira, and also for the following description :--- The only individual of this noble species which I have seen in flower, is growing amidst a plantation of other rare exotic trees, in the garden of the Quinta de Valle, near Funchal, at a height of three or four hundred feet above the sea. Of its particular history and introduction, it is now impossible to Tearn anything with precision. It was probably imported by a former pro- prietor of the place, Mr. J. Murpocu, with many other rare exotics, inmates of our stoves and greenhouses in England, which have now attained, in this favoured spot (Madeira), the size and luxuriance of forest trees; the present plant is thirty feet high, and its trunk about two feet in girth. Flowers pro- duced in June and July, large and handsome, in partial whorls of from four to eight. Colour, bright orange red. Erythrina, from Erut'ros, red ; from the fine red colour of most of the species. 2. Psychétria daphnoides, Daphne like, Pentandria, Monogynia, Rubiaceax. An inhabitant of the margins of woods on the banks of Brisbane River, New Holland, sent from thence to the Kew Garden, in 1829, by A. CUNNINGHAM, Esq. It is a greenhouse plant, flowers small, white, blooms in April. Culture: increased by cuttings, thrives in loam and peat. Psychotria, from psyche, life, and trethro, to support; on account of the powerful medicinal properties of the Psyvhotria émetica. EXTRACTS. oe 3. Brassavola nédoso, fragrant Brassavola, Gynandria, Monandria. Orchi- dex. This plant was sent by Witt1am Parkes, Esq. of Kingston, Jamaica, in 1830, to Cnartes Horsraut, Esq. Mayor of Liverpool, with whom it bloomed in January, 1832. Flower, Sepals, yellowish green; Labellum, whitish. The plant had remained dormant, without showing any signs of vegetation for about six months after its arrival in this country, and then put forth one shoot, which attained its full growth in the course of two months, when it became dormant for the same period as before. Culture. Increased by division ; soil, peat and rotten wood. Brassavola, from A. M. Brassavota, an Italian Botanist. 4. Corydalis longifora, long flowered. Diadelphia, Hexandria. Fumariacee. A greenhouse plant, native of the Altaic Mountains, received at the Edin- burgh Botanic Garden, in 1832, from Berlin; bloomed in December and January. Flowers, an inch and three quarters long, scattered loosely upon a terminal Raceme. Colour, rose. Culture. Division of tubers; soil, peat and loam. Corydalis, from Korydalis, a lark, from the long spur or claw of the flower, resembling that of a lark. 5. Gelonium fasciculdtum, cluster flowered. Dizecia, Polyandria. Euphor- biacez. Introduced from the East Indies to Kew Gardens; it is a stove plant whose flowers are of little beauty. It is also called in some collections, Sara- goda glabra. It blooms in August; colour, greenish white. 6. Hydrastis Canadénsis, Polyandria, Polygynia, Ranunculacex. It is a native of Canada, introduced into this country in 1759. It grows six inches high, blooms in April and May. Flowers, green, uninteresting; they are succeeded by a rich scarlet berry as large as a raspberry, appearing in July. Culture. Increased by seeds or division ; soi], moist loam. Hydrastis, from Hydor water; plant growing in humid places. 7. Epidéndrum pygmeim, Dwarf Epidéndrum, Gynandria, Monandria. Orchidex, A stove plant sent from Brazil, to Mrs. ARNotD Harrison.— Flower, labellum, white, and its intermediate column tipped with red. Sepals, greenish. Epidéndrum, from Epi, upon; dendron, a tree, growing upon. Edwards's Botanical Register. Edited by Jonn Linpxey, Esq. Professor of Botany, in the London University. Coloured, 4s., plain, 3s. 1. Banksia prostréta, Prostrate Banksia. Tetrandria, Monogynia. Pro- teacew. Discovered by Mr, Baxter, in 1832, in New Holland. It is a prostrate greenhouse shrub, not exceeding a foot or two in height. Its branches are deep brown, covered with a close down. The leaves are seated on long hairy stalks, and are a deep bright green, glaucous beneath. The flower heads are small, of a deep cinnamon brown, with bright yellow stigmata; blooms in August. Culture. Increased by cuttings or seeds; soil, sandy peat. Banksia, in honour of Sir Joseru Banks, Bart. 2. Duviua depéndens, round-leayed Duyaua. Polygamia, Monecia. Ana- eardiacee. A shrubby plant from Chili. Flowers, very small; yellowish green; it produces numerous dark purple berries. Culture. Same as D. ovata, described in page 36. Duvaua, so called after a French Botanist. 3. Gompholibium venulisum, veiny-leaved. Decandria, Monogynia. Legu- minosa, the Tea Tribe of flowers. This plant was raised by Mr. Knicur, Nurseryman, King’s-road, from seeds collected by Mr. Baxter, in New Hol- land. It is a delicate greenhouse shrub, with very nedt pretty blossoms; flowers in July and August. Colour, bright yellow. Culture. Professor Linpiey observes:—Al] plants from the southern coast of New Holland, or Van Diemen’s Land, naturally enjoy a climate which in the winter season, is about as cold as the winters in the south of France; they are found very much in dry exposed situations; and many of the plants, especially Pimeleas, are physically incapable of enduring cold and moisture together, although the former by itself, if not above a certain amount is prejudicial to them, 60 EXTRACTS, ‘They, therefore, should be kept in winter in a cool airy place, where a perfect command of yentilation is possessed; and the temperature should not be allowed to rise much above 40 or 45 degrees in the winter months. Upon the above plan, Mr. KnicuT manages the young plants obtained from the collections formed by Mr. BaxTer, and with such success that no doubt can be entertained of its excellence. Increased by cuttings or seeds; soil, sandy peat. Gompholobium, from Gomphos, wedge; and lobus, pod. Shape of seed, pod. 4. Clarkia élegans, Californian Clarkia, Octandria, Monogynia. Onagrarie. The name of Clarkia, like that of Rose, carries a charm with it, for it is im- possible not to associate with it, the idea of that sweet North American flower, which is now the ornament of every flower market from London and Paris, to Moscow and Stockholm. The present very beautiful species was found in California, by Mr. Dovetas, and was raised in 1832, in the Garden of the Horticultural Society, and blossomed from July to October. Flowers, of a fine rosy purple, not quite as large as C. pulchella. The plant grows two feet high. Culture. Increased annually by seeds, or kept perennial by slips taken off early in September, and placed in a greenhouse during winter; soil, rich loam. Clarkia, so called after Captain Clark, who accompanied Captain Lewis, to Rocky Mountains. 5. Calceolaria Herberliana ; var. parviflora. Mr. W. Herbert’s Calceolaria, small flowered variety. Diandria, Monogynia. Scrophularince. The present variety was raised from seeds found by Mr. Cumine, near Valparaiso. The plant flowered in the Garden of the Comte de Vandes, in May, 1832. The flowers are smaller than C. Herbertiana, more densely corymbose and numer- ous, and the tip, which is less inflated, has three distinct projections, which give ita sort of plaited appearance. Colour, yellow, streaked with orange. Culture. The same as C. chiloensis, integrifolia, &c. that is to say an open border in a dry sheltered place in summer, and a greenhouse in winter. Calceolaria, from Calceolus, a slipper form of corolla. 6. Stendetis speciésa, shewy Stenactis; Syngenesia, Polygamia Superflua. Composite. A hardy perennial, native of California, sent from thence by Mr. Doveras, to the London Horticultural Society. The flowers are very handsome and shewy. A bed of it would have a splendid appearance. It grows two feet high, and flowers from July to October. Although a perennial, seedlings flower very freely the first year; and so early as to perfect abun- dance of seeds, and may be thus treated as an annual. Flowers, from two to three inches across; the colour of the ligulate petals of the Ray, are dark violet, and the Disk is a deep yellow. Culture. Increased by seeds, or divi- sion of the plant ; soil, rich loam. Stenactis, apparently from Stena to sigh, the application we do not know. 7. Pimelia hispida, loug-stalked Pimeléa. Diandria, Monogynia. Thy- melea. A beautiful greenhouse shrub, native of New Holland, discovered by Dr. Brown. It is nearly allied to the Pimeléa rosea, to which it is superior in beauty, and from which it is readily known by its broader leaves, larger flower heads, and especially by the long stiffish hairs that clothe the base of the calyx densely, and the apex sparingly, so as to give the flowers the aspect of delicate feathers. These hairs are long, very transparent tubes, with a con- siderable number of minute particles within their cavity; they are doubtless extremely well adapted to shew distinctly that curious motion in the fluids of plants, which forms so singular a species of circulation in their system, and which seems to be universal in hairs, so long as they are alive. F lowers, rose coloured. Culture. Increased by cuttings, struck in sand; soil, sandy peat. See No. 3. Pimeléa, from Pimele, fat. Sweet's British Flower Garden, coloured, 3s., plain, 2s. 3d. Edited by Davip Don, Esq., Librarian to the Linnen Society. 1. Lilium Catesbei, Catesby’s Lily. Hexandria, Monogynia. Liliacez. EXTRACTS. 61 This elegant Lily is a native of Virginia and Carolina, growing in low, open, mossy swamps. Introduced into this country in 1787. It is quite hardy, grows 14 feet high, flowers solitary. Colour, deep orange red, spotted with dark. Blooms July and September, grown at Dennis’s Nursery. Culture, increased by offsetts or seeds. It thrives best in peat soil. Lilium, from Li, whitenes of the flowers of some species. 2. Helléborus niger, var verndlis, vernal black Hellebore. Polyandria, Polygynia. Ranunculacee. This variety of the Christmas Rose, is somewhat prettier than the other two varieties, having the blossoms at least a third larger, and of aclearer colour, being white changing to a pale rose. It blooms six weeksjlater than the common variety, grown in the Botanic Garden, Chelsea. Culture. Increased by parting; soil, rich loam. Helléborus, from Helein, to cause death, and bora, food; poisonous. 3. Iris biglimis, Glumaceous Iris, Triandria, Monogynia. Iridee. A native of Siberia, introduced in 1811, discovered by the celebrated Pallas. Flowers, pale blue, marked with numerous purple veins and spots, very pretty. Grown in the Botanical Garden, Chelsea. Culture. Increased by division ; soil, sandy peat. Iris, from Iris the eye, the variety and brilliancy of its colour. Narcissus recirvus, drooping leaved, Triandria, Monogynia. Amaryllidez. This is one of the largest and latest flowering species of the Narcissus, except- ing the double flowered varieties. It isa perfectly hardy plant, flowering in Apriland May. Flowers, corolla white; crown edged crimson; centre, deep golden. This and another variety, adorn the London Markets abundantly. Culture. Increased abundantly by offsets in any soil or situation, but will not thrive well, and scarcely flower at all, in a poor dry or light soil. But when seasonably transplanted every third year into deep, rich, and rather moist or strong loamy soil, it will bloom very freely and perfectly. The same attention to culture is applicable to nearly all the Narcissuses. Narcissus from Narke, stupor; effects of smell. A. H. Haworru, Ese. Lodeiges’s Botanical Cabinet, 5s. ten plates coloured, 2s. 64d. partly coloured.. Edited by Messrs. LoppicEs’s. 1. Barléria mitis, Didynamia, Angiospermia. Acanthacee. This is a native of India, introduced in 1816. It is an upright stove plant growing three feet high, flowers very freely from May to September. Colour, fine yellow. Culture. Increased freely by cuttings; soil, loam and peat. Bar- léria, from J. BARRELIER, of Paris, a celebrated Botanist. 2. Billbérgia zebrina, Zebra streaked. Hexandria, Monogynia. Bromeliacezx. This elegant plant is a native of Rio de Janeiro, where it is found growing upon trees. It was introduced into this country in 1820. It grows 14 feet high, bloomed in January, with Messrs. LoppicEs’s. Flowers, pendulous; colour, yellowish green, Culture. It is cultivated easily in the stove, potted in vegetable earth with a portion of sand; and but little water in the winter season, increased by suckers, Bilbergia, from J. G. Bituperc, a Swedish Botanist. 3. Thunbérgia fragrans. Fragrant Thunbérgia, Didynamia, Angiospermia. Acanthacew. A native of the East Indies, introduced in 1766, by the late Lady de Clifford. It is a delicate stove climber, and merits a place in every collection of stove plants, being almost perpetually adorned with its snow white fragrant blossoms, it grows several feet high. Culture. It is increased with facility by cuttings; soil, light loam. Thunbérgia, from Ch. P. Tuun- BERG, a celebrated Botanist and Traveller, 4. Mavxillaria punctata, dotted flower. Gynandria, Monandria. Orchidew. This plant is a native of Brazil, and was introduced in 1822, It blooms in November and December, the flowers being of an agreeable fragrance; colour, * greenish yellow, dotted with red. Culture. It requires the usual treatment of these charming stove plants; increased by separation. Soil, potted: in 62 EXTRACTS. vegetable earth with moss and pieces of broken pot intermixed. Mazxillaria, Labellum, resembling the Maxillo of some insects. 5. Justicia specidsa, showy Justicia. Diandria, Monogynia. Acanthacee. A native of the East Indies, growing in the interior of Bengal, where it is very ornamental. Introduced into this country in 1826. It was first raised by Sir Henry Bunsgury, of Barton Hall, Suffolk. Flowers, blooms July to October, growing four feet high; colour, fine rosy purple. It merits a place in every collection of stove plants. Culture. Easily increased by cuttings; soil, rich loam. Justicia, from J. Justice, an eminent Scotch Horticulturist and Botanist. Psilitum triquetrum ; Triangular, Cryptogamia Lycopodine. This is a native of the West Indies, also it is said, of the Mauritius and of New Holland. It was introduced here in 1793. Messrs. Loppices’s state, that they once had a plant which lived many years, growing out of the trunk of Cyeas revoluta. Culture. It requires the stove; it may be potted in the same way as the tropical ferns. Psilotum, from Psilos, naked; destitute of leaves. 7. Oncidium Harrisonie The description &e., given in our number for April, page 36. 8. Erica pencillita, pencilled Erica. Octandria, Monogynia. Ericez. This very beautiful species is a native of the Cape of Good Hope. Introduced in 1792, by Messrs. LoppicEs’s. Flowers—colour fine rose, which are pro- duced freely. Culture. It is exceedingly difficult to strike by cuttings, con- sequently requires to be raised from seeds. Erica, from Ereiko, to break; fragality of branches, Lucilia gratissima, most grateful; Pentandria, Monogynia. Rubiacex. This most beautiful flowering plant is a native of Nepal and Silhit, originally classed with Cinchora. According to Dr. Carey, it is a small branching tree, growing to the height of sixteen feet, found on the smaller hills in exposed situations, where it flowers nearly all the year. He says it is impossible to conceive any thing more beautiful than this tree, when covered with its numerous rounded panicles of pink, very fragrant, large blossoms. Blooms in this country from June to September. Culture. It is difficult of cultiva- tion, the stove being to close for it, and the greenhouse too cold. It may readily be increased by cuttings or layers, and should be potted in loam and peat soil. Lucilia, from Luculi Swa, of Nepal. 10. Rhpisalis mesembryanthemoides. Mesembryanthemum like. Icosandria, Monogynia. Cactéx. A curious little plant from South America, introduced in 1817. Flowers, white, appearing in November and December. Culture. Increased by cuttings; soil, peat, loam, and lime rubbish. Rhipsalis, from Rhips; a willow branch, flexibility of the branches. The Botanical Garden. By My. B. Maunp. Monthly, Is. 6d. large; 1s. small. Coloured. 1. Lychnis Flos Jivis, umbellate Rose Campion; Decandria, Pentagynia. Caryophyllex, native of Germany. Hardy perennial, introduced in 1726, grows two feet high, flowers in July; colour, rose. It may be raised from seeds; divided ;- or struck from cuttings of the flower stem before they begin to flower. The term Lychnis, from the Greek Lychnos, a lamp; down of the leaves as wicks; the name Flos Jovis, flower of Jove. 2. Scutellaria alpina, alpine sculleap; Didynamia, Gymnospermia. La- biate. Native of Hungary. Hardy perennial, introduced in 1752, grows nine inches high, flowers from June to September; colour, light blue and white. It may be raised from seeds, it may also be divided at the roots, which in some situations multiply rapidly. Scutellaria, from the latin scutella, a small dish; figure of calyx. : 3. Anagallis Mouélli, Monellis pimpernel; Pentandria, Monogynia. Pri- mulacew, native of Italy. Perennial, introduced in 1648, grows nine inches high flowers from June to September; colour, rich azure blue, which are produced MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 63 abundantly. It strikes readily from cuttings, but it must have winter protec- tion, Anagallis is derived from the Greek anagaleo, to laugh, from its exhi- lirating properties. Monelli, the name of an Italian botanist. 4. Célsia crética, eretan celsia; Didynamia, Angiospermia. Solanez, native of Crete. Hardy biennial, introduced in 1752, grows five feet high, flowers from July to September ; coiour, yellow, raised from seed. The present generic name Célsia, was adopted by Linnavus, in honour of his friend Oraus CEtsius, at Upsal. Cretica, from Crete, an island of the Mediterranean, now called Candia. PART III. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. PRIZE FLOWERS EXHIBITED IN 1832. At the varoius Horticultural and Floricultural Meetings held throughout the country, it is usual to award several prizes to each class of colour in the flowers exhibited, as eight prizes for grey-edged Auriculas, eight prizes for green-edged, &c. We have, therefore, selected out of all the accounts of Meetings we could obtain, six of each class obtaining the greatest number of first prizes. Our object in doing so is to give our readers who may be unac- quainted with many of the sorts of flowers, a knowledge of their merits as determined by: the selected Judges at the various exhibitions, and thus be @ guide, in some degree, to a choice of valuable kinds of flowers in any addition about to be made. AURICULAS. First Total GREY EDGED. First Total Prizes. Prizes Prizes. Prizes | Cox’s Bishop of Lichfield 3 6 Grimes’s Privateer...... 20 36 | Scholes’s Ned Lud...-.. 2 19 Kenyon’s Ringleader.... 31 POLYANTHUSES, Taylor’s Ploughboy .... 14 | Pearson’s Alexander .... 27 39 Thompson’s Revenge.... 13} Buck’s GeorBytesti.4ee% 5 13 Rider’s Waterloo ...... 9 Cox’s Prince Regent.... 4 17 Fletcher’s Ne plus ultra.. 4 | Beauty ofCoven......:5 38 & GREEN-EDGED. Eckersley’s Jolly Dragoon $8 6 Booth’s Freedom ...... 17 | Waterhouse’s Geo. JV... 3 3} Lee’s Co]. Taylor .....- 12 PINKS. Pollit’s Highland Laddie 13 PURPLE’ LACED. Stretches’ Alexander .... Lustre sees eteseveecee 19 36 Moore’s Jubilee ....+... O".|} Suatrow''s.steticeeceeae NO 30 Warris’s Blucher ...... o>!) Sin Johy gatavsssasecen & 16 WHITE-EDGED, Independent ....-.-20. 4 14 Hughes’s Pillar of Beauty 25 | Wigley’s Beauty ...... 4 Lee’s Bright Venus’... 24 |) Apollo. peesdsezsgaas ld Taylor’s Glory’ .......+ 20 RED LACED. Popplewell’s Conqueror. . 13 BO. LV dees svecse LO Wood’s Delight.......- 9 | Humphrey Cheetham .. 9 Pott’s Regulator........ 9 | Lady Green: sccccessces 4 8. 4 4 3 COWEDMS WHWRRAIO BHNHHWW =) i) ‘ SELFS. Claudius seek ey 1S Grimes’s Flora’s Flag.... 11 SO "|! Jupiter’ !.', 2... tows vale 14 Redman’s Metropolitan... 7 31 Riosea sg oetin'es tiers ad te 13 Berry’s Lord Leigh...... 45 19 BLACK AND WHITE. Netherwood’s Othello .. 3 13 Cicero. |. sadist eeele 25) 64 MISCELLANEOUS First Total Prizes. Prizes Parry’s Union.. ........ 10 Davey’s Eclipse ........ 4 Heroirie s..esececceees 4 Barratt’s Conqueror .... 3 Duchess of Rutland .... 3 CARNATIONS. SCARLET BIZARRES. Walmsley’s Wm. 1V..... 12 Wild’s Perfection ...... ll Waterhouse’s Rising Sun 6 Tate’s Friday Night .... 4 Archer’s Sir Isaac Newton 4 Ely’s Mayor of Ripon.. 3 PINE BIZARRES. Wakefield’s Paul Pry.... 35 Gregory’s King Alfred .. Il Cartwright’s Rainbow .. 10 Do. Travelling Queen .. 4 Lee’s Duke of Kent .... 4 Jarratt’s Lucetta....22.. 2 SCARLET FLAKES Pearson’s Madame Mara 40 Taylor’s Festival ...... 10 Potter’s Champion...... 4 Orson’s Rob Roy ...-.. 3 Sarjant’s Washington .. 3 Plummer’s Waterloo.... 2 PURPLE FLAKES. Purner’s Prin. Charlotte 30 Leighton’s Bellerophon.. 10 Hall’s Major Cartwright 5 Nott’s Alfred the Great.. 4 Wild’s Marianne .«.e.. 4 Wood’s Commander.... 3 PINK FLAKES. Fletcher’s Duchess of De- vonshire ....---coees 1% Plant’s Lady Hood...... 14 Clegg’s Smiling Beauty.. 6 Sir George Crewe, or Miss Foote ...0--. Tyso’s Princess Victoria.. 4 Woodhead’s Mary O’Neil 3 RED PICOTEES. Martin’s Prince George.. 12 Hufton’s Will Stukely .. 12 Hird’s Alpha ....+++s0: Taylor’s Lady Nelson .. Pearson’s Chilwell Beauty Blaize’s Bright Star Ring- leader ...ccceccccess PURPLE PICOTEES. Lee’s Ceopatra +«..++++ 1 Boothman’s Prin, Victoria 1 Hackin’s Albion......e. Butcher’s Fair Ellen... Lee’s Lady Wildman.... Martin’s Queen Adelaide CO p Awan me Or Or Or 13 13 4 3 9 INTELLIGENCE. DALHIAS. The following list of Dahlias are what have obtained prizes at the va- rious exhibitions as far as we can ob- tain information. We have only se- lected six of each class, where many more sorts of each class were exhibi- ted. There have been some very su- perior sorts exhibited at some of the meetings, but not brought into com- petition. . WHITE. First Total Prizes. Prizes King of the Whites .... Paper White ...ee.e.. Mount of Snow .. Priscilentissima .......+ Alba multiflora ........ Queen of the Whites.... SPOTTED OR MOTTLE Nympheeflora.......+06 China aster... sicc.sicese Levick’s Incomparable .. Tincta...ccccccccsecee Guttatus ..cccccececoes PICHh os cccccvceccscee BLUSH. Albinia New Blanda .... «..« Miss Turner ... LILAC, Royal Lilac. ..seeeesess Blush Lilac... .. 2.2200 Superb Lilac .......... Lady Lacon .....eeee. Lady Brougham........ Gloriosa ...sevecesccce ROSE OR PINK. Pew ease eteeee Lady Grenville ....... ee ROSES, BIDE 6 onda md wie Galanthus spis