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PASSIFLORA PUNCTATA. -

Order.
MONADELPHIA PENTANDRIA.
| ese seen

ra Nu of Linnæus has
been considered a doubtful species, he hav-
ing arranged it with the three-lobed sorts.
From the imperfect materials he was fur-
nished with, it is no wonder if obscurity
attend some of his specific characters: we
see little reason, however, to doubt this being
the plant which he intended. The leaves
vary much, and we have seen them with three

almost equal lobes. |

The root is fleshy and yellowish. The stem,
which is slender, angular, and with few side
branches, grows to the height of twenty feet.
The painting on the leaves is observed to
decrease toward the upper part of the plant,
and at the top to disappear entirely. There
are several rather large punctures, chiefly
disposed along the inside of the lobes ; viewed
through a microscope, these appear like rings
enclosing a kind of transparency of a pen-
tagonal form. The — are very small,

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elosely embracing tbe stalk immediately be-
low the insertion of the petiole.

The flowers generally come in pairs, open-
ing one at a time in the morning, lasting but
a few hours. The divisions of the calyx are

The flowering time
is the latter part of summer. It is easily
propagated by cuttings, and loves a rich
loamy soil. It is said to be a native of Peru,
and requires the heat of the stove.

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Nø. 102,
ERICA LINNZEANA.
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Class, Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

The immortal Linnæus, whose name de-
signates this heath, was acquainted with but
very few of this extensive family; in his
species Plantarum (1762) are only thirty-
eight sorts. How little did this great man
know of the almost innumerable species
which have since not only been discovered,
but introduced in a living state into England.
Miller, in 1768, had but five; not one of
which was from the Cape. What idea
then can we at present form of what may
be brought to this country in another half
century?

Our present plant flowers rather early in
the spring, and is of pretty long duration:
we consider it a very ornamental sort. The
buds are in general formed before the winter,
and if it be kept in a bad greenhouse, where
the smoke ever comes out, the buds are very
apt to blight. We have known them pre-
served exceedingly well in a frame, carefully
attended to in winter.

It should be potted in light sandy peat, and
may be increased pretty easily by cuttings.
It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope,
and was introduced about the year 1796.

Erica longipedunculata :

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No. 103.

ERICA LONGIPEDUNCULATA.
De Class. : Order.
OCTANDRIA | MONOGYNIA.

This is a very interesting species; when in
bloom, which it is throughout several of the
latter months of summer, we consider it
singularly beautiful. It is rather dwarf in
stature, and while yet in a young state, is
frequently all covered with flowers: their
long coloured stalks (whence the name) add
much to the elegance of the plant. We do
not find it more difficult to manage than the
other kinds. Care should be taken to sup-

rt it with a stick, as being extremely
slender and brittle, it is very subject to be
broken. 1t should also not have too large a
pot: the soil must be sandy peat. It comes
from the Cape, and requires the greenhouse :
we propagate it by cuttings, seeds not having
yet been perfected with us.

SATYRIUM CUCULLATUM.

۳9 order.
GYNANDRIA ۰ MONANDRIA.

This, which is the Orchis bicornis of the
older authors, isa native of the Cape of Good
Hope, whence we imported our plants last
spring. It was first introduced, in 1787, by
Masson.

The season of flowering is the latter part of
summer and autumn; for it continues a great
while in bloom, and is a very curious as well
as ornamental plant. We getit to grow very
well in sandy peat earth, in a small pot.
Only one, however, out of more than a dozen
roots, has flowered. We do not expect they

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be very well contented if we can but keep
them, and see them flower occasionally.

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Trientalis europeeus.

No. 105.
TRIENTALIS EUROPÆUS.

Class. Order.
HEPTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
This elegant little plant is found in many
of the northern parts of Europe—Canada,
Siberia, and in some places in Britain. It
rarely grows above two or three inches high,
producing its delicate flowers with us in
April and May. We find it tolerably easy
to cultivate, in a small pot, in light loam. It
should, however, be well watered in bot
weather, and may be increased by separating

the roots in spring.

L.innæus, in his Flora Lapponica, appears
to have been quite fascinated with this plant.
Indeed it is no wonder that such a man, who
truly delighted in the wonderful works of the
Almighty, should, after the horrors of a
Polar winter, have enjoyed with rapture the
cheering view of those Lapland wilds, all

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surely enough to make any one exclaim:

“ Thyself, how wondrous! then
Unspeakable, who sit’st — these heavens ;
I us 1 or cabe ly
these Thy lowest works; Y^ these declare
oodness beyond thought, and power divine."

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METROSIDEROS ger "ME
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Class. ۷
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This plant, which is a native of New South
Wales, has been long cultivated in England,
It flowers in the summer months, continuing
in bloom a considerable time. It may, al-
though with difficulty, be propagated by
cuttings; but seed, if it can be procured, is
far le. Itattains a considerable size,
and should. have a loam and peat soil, with
the greenhouse protection.

It differs from all the other species of
Metrosideros, with which we are acquainted,
so much in every particular, that were it not
= the very high and learned authorities,
who have ranged it with them, we certainly
= should — placed i it with se ne.

that after havilig long and carefully observed
it, we cannot doubt but. some future botanist,
more fully acquainted with this plant, and
others allied to it, which may yet be dis-
covered, will either remove it from Metrosi-
deros; or else form those other speciés, which

are so incongruous to it, into a new genus.
For the present (as they are imperfectly un-
derstood), to avoid confusion in names, which

is a far worse evil, it may as well remain as
it is.

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Begonia spatulata ^

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No. 107.

BEGONIA SPATULATA.

Class.
MONÆCIA ema

This species of Begonia is of late intro-
duction from the West Indies. It blossoms
most abundantly: in fact, it is very seldom
out of bloom during the whole year. The
stem is succulent and heavy, sometimes re-
quiring support. It is a good method to cut
it down occasionally, which greatly improves
its growth and form, It must have the heat
of the stove during winter, but may with
great propriety be exposed to the open air

very readily propagated by cuttings, and
should have a loamy soil, T not ud
over-water it in the winter.

Cyclamen coum

No, 108.

CYCLAMEN COUM.

Class. Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
The variety here represented is constantly
marked in the leaf, which is not the case
with the common sort of Coum. We re-

ceived it some years since from Holland,

where it is generally cultivated. It is a
beautiful spring plant, flowering very early,
often in January. It ought to have either
the greenhouse, or the shelter of a frame;
although in some places it does tolerably
well in the open goror. The root is about

1 repotted at the time the leaves fall,
which q the month of June.

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Pelargoninm ignescens.

No. 109.
PELARGONIUM IGNESCENS.
Class, Order.
MONADELPHIA PENTANDRIA.

This beautiful sort is of novel introduction ;
it is a native of the Cape of Good a

is during great part of the spring and summ T y^

insuccession. Itrequires a warm greenhouse,
and is propagated by cuttings. The soil
should be a sandy light loam: in winter it
does not require much water, and being of
comparatively small growth, should not have
a very large pot.

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Ceanothns coeruleus.

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No. 110,

CEANOTHUS CÆRULEUS.
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Class. Order,
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This elegant plant is a native of New Hol-
land; it was first brought to France by
Captain Baudin, and is yet very rare. Our
plant, which we received from our friend Mr.
Parmentier, of Enghein, flowered beautifully
in the latter months of summer. It gives no
promise of bearing seed here, and being not
easily propagated, will probably be a very
scarce plant. It requires the shelter of the
greenhouse in winter, and should be planted
in a mixture of loam and peat.

Astragalus leucophzens.

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No. 111.
ASTRAGALUS LEUCOPHÆUS,
Class. Order.
DIADELPHIA DECANDRIA.

Some one or caga y the — numerous

scattered about in almost evaty part of the
world. It nevertheless seems to be not
exactly determined of what particular coun-

try our present plant isa native: we have

had it in cultivation for many years, and find

it one of the most easy to manage of the.

whole genus. It is a hardy perennial, of low
stature, growing very well in a small pot, and

producing its pleasing flowers successively
through the greater part of the summer
months. They are frequently succeeded by
ripe seeds, from which alone it can be propa-
gated. It should have a یورب‎ soil, and
requires no farther care than watering in dry

weather.

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Corrzea speciosa.

No. 112.
CORREA SPECIOSA,

Class, Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

Not many plants can vie in beauty with
the splendid subject now before us. Intro-
duced a few years since from New South
Wales, it is now become a most striking
ornament of the greenhouse. We can hardly
name a particular time for its flowering, as,
indeed, it is in bloom in succession almost
through the whole year. It is one of those
favoured few which make the dreariest
season smile, and cheer and raise the heart
in joyful praises to the all-bountiful Creator,
even when

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is slow, it is likely to continue a scarce plant.
It is not at all tender, requiring merely the
ordinary greenhouse management.

Zamia pygmzea.

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No. 115.

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class of plants: the great Linnaeus designated

them most justly, the princes of the vegetable es

world. They are indeed so distinct from
any other kind, that it is to be regretted any
system should require their being separated
and scattered about among plants to which
they bear no affinity whatever.

Palms are all natives of warm climates ;

2 — chiefly within the Ha “In some coun-
tries, as in the Island
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houses by steam, they have * in a

most unusual manner. =
The one at present before us E

small kind, seldom exceeding a Pe oid

It is from the West Indies, and very difficult
to increase, rarely producing an off-set. It
requires constant stove heat, and thrives very
well in sandy loam and peat earth: the
flowering season varies, and is wholly un-

Erica mundula.

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No. 114.

ERICA MUNDULA.
Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA,

What can be more neat and pretty than
the charming little plant before us? It surely
was formed to delight the eye of the attentive
observer. And there is a kind of nameless
elegance about it, which renders its attrac-
tion irresistible. As usual with this beautiful
genus, it is from South Africa, of very mo-
derate growth, and flowers in the spring, as
soon as it is but two or three inches high.
Its treatment is the same as the other heaths,
loving plenty of air, and in warm weather a
very good supply of water. The soil should
be sandy peat, observing not to put the plant
into too largea pot. It is propagated by
cuttings.

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Erica Blandfordiana.

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No. 115.

ERICA BLANDFORDIANA.

Class, Order,
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This is of considerably larger growth than
the foregoing sort, attaining sometimes three
or four feet in height. The spring is its
flowering season, when it remains a long
time in perfection. It generally grows erect,
and forms a sort of graceful pyramid, almost
covered with blossoms from top to bottom.
It is also from the Cape of Good Hope, and
must be protected by the greenhouse, re-
quiring similar management with the other
species as to soil, &c. It may be increased
either by cuttings, or vi which frequently
ripen in this country.

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Phyllanthus retienlara

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No, 116.

PHYLLANTHUS RETICULATA.

Class. Order.
MONOECIA MONADELPHIA.

We have not found this species to agree
with any description that we are acquainted
with: the branches grow horizontally: the
leaves are of a membranaceous consistence,
with a beautiful network of veins on their
under side, which are somewhat glaucous.
The flowers are produced in axillary pendu-
lous bunches: they are without scent.

We obtained this plant originally from the
collection of Mr. Hibbert, where it was con-
sidered an East Indian production. It must
be constantly preserved in the stove, and
flowers in the autumn. We have propagated
it by cuttings, and find it to flourish in a
loam and peat soil.

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No. 117. j
JATROPHA GOSSYPIFOLIA.
Class. Order. " S
MONECIA ۰۰ MONADELPHIA.

This is a native of the West Indies, grow-
ing, in dry soils, to the height of two or three
feet. It was cultivated in England a long
time ago, by Miller. We raised our plants
from seeds, which came from Jamaica about
four years since: several of them flowered :
last summer, continuing in succession a con-
siderable time: they were not succeeded by
seeds, but may be propagated by cuttings.
They require the constant heat of a stove ;
also, a light soil, and not too much water.
The stem is of a succulent nature, and
usually bare of leaves, except near the top.
There are curious hairs about the leaf-stalks,
many of which are branched, and at their
ends are a sort of little glands.

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No. 118.

EUPHORBIA CYPARISSIAS.
- z Class, Order.
DODECANDRIA TRIGYNIA.

This is a native of various parts of Europe.
Parkinson says it was found oftentimes in
Country gardens in his days, almost 200 years
since. It was probably used in the simple
practice of those times, by way of remedy in
various disorders.

It is a neat little herbaceous plant, when
cultivated in a small pot, and flowers in the
beginning of summer. No particular care is
requisite, as it is perfectly hardy, and flourishes
in any soil or situation.

Helicteris isora.

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Nu. 120.

POMADERRIS PHYLICÆFOLIA,

Class. Order,
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This neat little plant is a native of New
Holland, lately introduced. It flowers abun-
dantly in the summer, and though nota very
splendid subject, is nevertheless well worthy
a place in the greenhouse. It is not par-
ticularly tender, but thrives very well with
the ordinary management. The soil which
it appears to like best is sandy peat. We
have succeeded very well in propagating it
by cuttings.

Cyrtopodium Anders

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No. 121.

CYRTOPODIUM ANDERSONII*.

Class. 2
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA.
This elegant plant received its specific
name in honour of our late much-valued
friend, Dr. A. Anderson, of St. Vincent.
The garden at that place was indebted to his
exertions and perseverance for much of its
celebrity, as indeed he spared neither pains
nor labour to increase its possessions. Libe-
rality marked this good man’s character; he
delighted to communicate out of his abun-
dance: he was one of our most esteemed
correspondents for many years, and his
name will not svon be obliterated from our
memory. As we walk among the plants in
our stoves, which once were his, the recol-
lection of him will often still
»» Impl th g tribute of a sigh.”

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Our le was received many years ago
from St. Vincent, of which island it is a
native. Though it flowers regularly every
spring, it has never increased: it annually

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produces a new stem, the old ones remain-
ing for several years one after another un-
decayed. It seems to grow pretty well in
loam, sandy peat, and decayed wood, or
leaves, and must have constant stove heat.

No, 122.

PHYTEUMA ORBICULARIS.
Class, Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

The subject before us is a native of the
continent of Europe, and many places in
England also. We consider it a beautiful
little herbaceous plant; and, although indi-
genous, it will not displease us in any garden.
It seldom exceeds a few inches in height,
flowering in summer for a considerable time.

The neatest way of keeping it is in a
small pot in light loamy soil, in any situa-
tion.

Arbutus nnedo ebr.

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No. 123.

ARBUTUS UNEDO Rubra.
Class. Order.
DECANDRIA MONOGFNIA.

The Arbutus is one of the greatest orna-
ments of a garden in the autumnal months,
especially in those favoured situations in
which it produces its fruit. As this takes
twelve months to come to maturity, it is in
perfection in the flowering season of the
succeeding year. Being a tolerably hardy
tree, in common winters it endures very
well; but, in very severe ones, is often
destroyed. It is a native of the south of
Europe, and some parts of Asia; it is also
found in considerable abundance about the
famous Lake of Killarney, in Ireland; but
whether it was originally a spontaneous pro-
duction of that country, perhaps admits of
doubt: it might have been brought from
Spain, as there was a very early intercourse
between the ancient religious houses in both
countries; and it is not impossible that the
Arbutus, finding a soil and situation suited
to its nature, has in course of time natu-

ralized itself. This of course can be no
more than mere conjecture.

The red variety is propagated by layers,
which require two years to root sufficiently.
They will grow in any light soil.

Erica barbata.

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No. 124.

ERICA BARBATA,

Class, Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This was introduced in 1799, by George
Hibbert, Esq. It is by some called barbata
major, under which name it has been
figured by Mr. Andrews. It is rather un-
certain in its season of flowering: our draw-
img was made in April, but we have some-
times had it in bloom in the middle of
winter. Itisa very neat species, a native
of the Cape, requiring an airy situation in
the green-house, with plenty of water, and
to be potted in sandy peat earth. It may
be propagated either by seeds or cuttings.

Erica mammosa

No. 125.
ERICA MAMMOSA.

Class, Order.
OCTANDRIA | MONOGYNIA.

This is the Erica mammosa of Linnzus's

Mantissa. Willdenow, however, has re-

tained Thunberg's name, abietina, to it. It is
from the Cape, and has been cultivated here
a long time. Itis a remarkably rich and
splendid sort. The flowers are so very close
together, and so large, as to form almost a
solid mass. They come out generally about
September, and continue in succession till
near the end of the year. We bave never
found them produce any seeds. "This, how-
ever, is the less to be regretted, as they are
increased with facility by cuttings. We
formerly had two other varieties of this
plant; the one much smaller and of a paler
colour, the other almost white. It re-
quires the airy green-house, and protection
from frost, with a sandy peat soil, and
abundance of water at all times, particu-
larly in hot weather.

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Fyrethrum s axatile

No. 126.

PYRETHRUM SAXATILE.

Class. Order.

SYNGENESIA POLYGAMIA SUPERFLUA.

This is by some considered a variety of
Pyrethrum Alpinum of Willdenow, (Chry-
santhenum Alpinum of earlier authors;) it
however appears to us to differ specifically.

It isa native of the Alps of Switzerland,
a perennial plant of very low growth, rarely
exceeding two inches, and quite hardy with
us, being cultivated in a small pot without
any shelter. It may be increased by sepa-
rating the rootsin tbe spring. Tbe blossoms
are produced in the beginning of summer,
continuing a considerable time. plant
is well adapted for ornamenting a rock,

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Stapelia irrorata

No. 127.
STAPELIA IRRORATA.

Class, Order.
PENTANDRIA DIGYNIA.

This curious vegetable is like most of the
genus, a native of the arid lands which lie
to the northward of the Cape of Good Hope.
It was first discovered by Mr. Masson, who
gave a figure of it in his Stapelie Nove.

We received ours from our worthy friend,
George Scholl, in 1799. It flowers readily
every year in the latter part of summer.
The plant is easily propagated by cuttings,

“and should be potted in light loamy earth,
with the mixture of a little decayed morter.
It requires a dry green-house in winter,
when little or no water is needed, In
summer, Stapelias do very well on a hot
bed, should be allowed
moisture.

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Pip er coriaceum.

No. 128.

PIPER CORIACEUM.
Class. Order.
DIANDRIA TRIGYNIA.

A native of Jamaica: we raised it from
seeds, about three years since. It is a low
succulent shrub, with jointed, somewhat
distorted branches, which put out roots at
the joints. The leaves are about three or
four inches long, alternate, smooth, lanceo-
lete, ovate, attenuated towards the base,
spikes on short red peduncles, some oppo-
site the leaves and some terminal; each
peduncle is furnished with a small bracte.
It requires the heat of the stove, and may
be readily propagated by cuttings; soil,
loam and peat.

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No. 129,

BRUCEA FERRUGINEA,
Class, Order.
DIOECIA TETRANDRIA.

Our present subject, though not among
the most beautiful, is still very interesting,
from the celebrated traveller who brought it
from Abyssinia, and after whom it was
named by Sir Joseph Banks. It seems to be
nearly the only plant which Mr. Bruce
brought from that almost-inaccessible coun-
try, although several very fine ones are re-
presented in his travels. The root, he in-
forms us, is used in Abyssinia as a remedy
for the dysentery. It grows pretty freely in
the stove, potted in loam and peat earth,
and flowered with us in December. We
have increased it by cuttings.

Cyprepedium huile.

No. 130.

CYPRIPEDIUM HUMILE,
Class. Order.

GYNANDRIA DIANDRIA.

The Cypripedium Humile of Willdenow,
or Acaule of older writers, is a native of
North America. We have received it many
times from our Philadelphia friends; in the

TEE of which Br M is here wild,

much thinned * ;

We have always found it to be a difficult
plant to manage, and can seldom keep it
more than two or three years. Its native

course the better. Out of doors our springs
` seem too cold for this plant; it should, there-
fore, be kept under glass at that season :
it flowers, when first imported, very freely,
in May or June. We have never been able
to propagate it; and, being a very beautiful
plant, we shall not be satisfied with ourselves
till we can get it to ph better thamit yet
has done.

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MEN.

G. Cooke dels & sc.

No, 181.

CISTUS ALPESTRIS.

Class. Order.
POLYANDRIA | ۰:

There exists a good deal of confusion in
this numerous genus. Linneus, in his time,
complained of it, and it has since probably
been increased. Our present species we can
scarcely doubt is the alpestris of Allioni;
this has been by some confounded with ser-
pyllifolius, a sort which, according to Will-
denow, has stipules, which ours decidedly
has not. Others have referred it to celandi-
cus, of which we have a specimen, which
differs very much from it. We e this
Plant, about the year 1792, fi
lued friend, Baron von Zois, and have had i itin
cultivation ever since, without perceiving in
it the smallest variation: this is a somewhat
singular circumstance in a family so subject
to sport. It is a native of the Austrian Alps,
not often growing above three or four inches
high: with us it is easily cultivated in a
small pot in loamy soil. It is a plant well
adapted for rock-work, and produces its
flowers in abundance in the spring, before

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Ægiphila martinicensis.

No. 132.

JEGIPHILA MARTINICENSIS.
: Class. Order,

TETRANDRIA | MONOGYNIA.
This is a middle-sized shrub in the West
Indies, growing about five or six feet in
; ah t: with us it rarely exceeds half that
size. It must be preserved in the stove dur-
ing winter; butin the summer season does
very well out of doors for the و‎ of two
months.

It flowers late in autumn : the E. are
not very conspicuous, but the leaves being
of a fine, healthy green, and the plant easy of
culture, taking little room, it is
titled to a place in a collection.
gytgs e; by cuttings, thriving in
loamy so

Erica erosa.

No. 133. 4

ERICA EROSA.
Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
This handsome species is of very late in-
troduction from the Cape of Good Hope. It
is slow of growth, and never exceeds a sort
of dwarfish size. The season of its flower-
ing is in April or May—sometimes later.
We have found it veto. difficult to raise by
cuttings; and as it does not seem likely to
bear seed, it will never become plentiful.
This plant, like the rest of its family, loves
pure air, and is i x e GF p con-

finem ent,

by fire ius. Where steam is employed, the
air is rendered much more congenial to
healthful vegetation, particularly in this
genus.

Erica concava.

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No. 134.

ERICA CONCAVA.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA | MONOGYNIA.
—

This is a charming little plant, delicate in
all its parts, and bearing great abundance
of flowers. The spring is the season in which
they are produced, continuing for a long
time in perfection. It is a native of the
Cape, introduced about the year 1808. The
usual care is needed for it; also sandy peat
soil, in which it thrives. It rarely grows
above a foot or eighteen inches in height.

detlexa

Stapeha

No. 135.

STAPELIA DEFLEXA,
Class, Order.
PENTANDRIA ۰ ۰

This is a species which has been discovered
since the time of Masson. It was sent by
Scholl to Vienna, whence it has been brought
to this country. The flowers (as is indeed
the case in the whole of this genus) are cu-
riously formed: they have not the offensive
smell peculiar to many. The season of their
appearance is in autumn. The plant re-
quires little care more than a moderately
warm green-house: hardly any water is
needed in winter. It ought to remain with-
in during the whole year, and in hot weather
may safely be allowed a more plentiful sup-
ply. The soil should be loam, mixed with
lime rubbish. It is readily propagated by

cuttings.

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Dracæna

ferrea

No. 136.

DRACENA FERREA *.

5 ` Order.
ie

a SP ION
This is a native of the southern parts of
China and Cochin China, where it is also
planted for ornament: it is called terminalis
by some writers, under which name Jacquin
has given a good figure of it. The singular
colour of its leaves renders it a most distin-
guished plant for a stove. There is a great
deal of the appearance of a palm about it, as É
well in the stem as in the mode of flowering.
In the winter season the blossoms appear.
We have never had them succeeded by seeds;
but have propagated it both by cuttings and
tubers of the root, which, if taken off in the |
spring, will, in time, form young plants. It
will not thrive out of the stove, although not
very tender, and grows very well in a loamy
soil.

* Reduced to about one-eighth the size.

Mantisia saltatoria.

No. 137.

MANTISIA SALTATORIA.

Class. Order.
MONANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This beautiful plant isa native of the East
Indies; it was introduced some few years
since by Sir Abraham Hume, Bart. The
blossoms are extremely curious in their form,
very much resembling some of the Orchidea.
The flower-stem is produced in the spring,
just as the leaves are beginning to appear ;
it continues a long time, as several flowers
are produced in succession from each of the
joints. After they are over, the leaf-stem
grows up in general to one or two feet in
height, furnished with several narrow, longish,
reed-like leaves. These die off in winter, and
the root, which is thick and fleshy, remains
dormant; during which time it should not
have too much water. It must be kept con-
stantly in the stove, and is propagated by
dividing the roots. Sandy loam, with a por-
tion of peat, is a very suitable soil for it.

Pafsiflora hirsuta.

No. 138.
PASSIFLORA HIRSUTA. ig

Class, Order.
MONADELPHIA PENTANDRIA.

A native of the West Indies, which has
been long since introduced. It grows very
freely in the stove, often running twenty feet
in the course of a summer. The flowers are
very pretty, although not so conspicuous as
many of this genus; being small, they re-
quire to be more closely examined: they
generally open in the morning, and remain
only about five or six hours before they begin
to fade; yet they are produced in such
abundance, that our plant was, for two or
three months, hardly a day without a consi-
derable number. It is very readily propa-
gated by cuttings: any kind of loamy soil is
perfectly suitable for it.

PELARGONIUM ARDENS.
ae

. Class.
MONADELPHIA PENTANDRIA T

This isa very handsome * uni of p
novel introduction from the Cape. It flowers
freely during the summer months.
somewhat tender, it should be constantly
kept in a warm green-house, observing to be
rather sparing of water in the winter. It is
not propagated so readily as many of the
species, but will increase by dividing the roots
in the spring. Sandy loam, mixed with a
portion of peat, forms a proper soil for it.
Being of very moderate growth, it may be
kept in a small-sized pot.

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ponica 72027
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No. 140.
CAMELLIA JAPONICA in

Class, ,
MONADELPHIA

This very elegant variety was first intro-
duced by the late Lady A. Hume, about the
year 1806 ; hence it has been generally known
by the name of Lady Hume's blush.

Within “the last fifteen years the green-
houses in Europe have received a wonderful
accession of splendour in the numerous va-
rieties of Camellia, which form such a mag-
nificent display in the early spring. There
can hardly be a grander sight in nature than
a large house full of these beautiful plants
when in bloom. We have sometimes bad
upwards o of twenty thousand flowers of the

different varieties all open at once. They
“continue for a considerable time, especially
if shaded a little from the sun.

Twelve distinct sorts are at present culti-
tivated in this country. They have all been
originally imported from China, where it is

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No. 141.

STRUTHIOLA OVATA.
Class. Order.
TETRANDRIA MONOGYNIA:

Our present plant is a native of the Cape
of Good Hope, whence it was introduced
in 1792. It is a very free grower, quickly
attaining the height of two or three feet, but
is seldom long lived, being apt to go off
when three or four years old. This, however,
is the less to be regretted, as it is easily
increased by cuttings; and the young plants
generally flower profusely the first or second
year. Although the blossoms are not
very showy, they produce a neat and pleasing
variety. The plants require the greenhouse
in the winter season, with a large portion of
air: they should be potted in a mixture of
sandy loam and peat, and not over-watered.
The flowering season is commonly in the
beginning of summer.

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Davallia can

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No. 142.

DAVALLIA CANARIENSIS.

Class. Order.
CRYPTOGAMIA FILICES.

This Genus has been named by the
learned president of the Linnæan Society
in honour of Mr. Daval, of Switzerland,
whom the late Mr. Curtis often mentions as
having contributed to his collection. It was
originally called Trichomanes Canariensis,
under which name Jacquin has given a good
figure of it: it is a native of the Canary
Islands. In England it has been long
known; and the curious form of its root bas
procured for it the appellation of Hare’s foot
fern. Being not at all tender, a common
greenhouse protection is all that it needs:
a loamy soil suits it exceeding well. The
mode of increasing it is by simply dividing
the roots in the spring or summer.

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Goodvera disc«

No. 143.
GOODYERA DISCOLOR.
"t Order.
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA.

This curious plant is of late introduction
from Rio Janeiro; it flowers freely in the
winter season, and is of tolerably easy cul-
ture. It should be potted in a mixture of
decayed wood or leaves, and preserved
constantly in the stove, propagating itself
by suckers, which are not unfrequently pro-
duced. The leaves are fleshy, of a rich
velvety texture, and sparkle on their surface
in a beautiful manner: the flowers are of
pretty long continuance.

We have great reason to believe that
many plants of this class, quite unknown

a free intercourse shall be established, we
may expect a great number of most valu-
able articles from that interesting country.

wat by Mes Rebel Erica aitoniana

Nø. 144.

ERICA AITONIANA.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This is a most singular species, and when
seen at a little distance, the flowers might be
mistaken for a jasmine instead of a heath.
It has received its name in honour of Mr.
Aiton, gardener to his Majesty, at Kew.

seldom exceed two feet in height; they are
rather difficult to increase by cuttings, and
do not bear seeds in this country; for
which reason they are somewhat scarce. It
was introduced about the year 1793, and
flowers very freely in the summer months:
the treatment it requires is pretty much the
same as for the other Ericas: the soil should
be sandy peat, and the pots not too large.
$

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Erica verticillata.

No. 145.

ERICA VERTICILLATA.
Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

We are of opinion, with Professor Will-
denow, and others, that this ought not
to be considered as a variety of mammosa ;
though perhaps the specific differences may
be but slight. However, in such a very
numerous genus, we cannot look for these to
be in all cases very opposite. It is a most
beautiful kind, flowering in the autumnal
months, and continuing a long time: it
was introduced about 1790. We find it
a very robust sort; it will frequently grow
five or six feet in height: it should be kept
in the greenhouse in winter, but not too
much confined, being tolerably hardy. The
soil, sandy peat: it is readily increased by

cuttings.

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nervosa

Justicia

No. 146.

JUSTICIA NERVOSA.

Class, Order.
DIANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This has been called Eranthemum pul-
chellum by some; under which name Mr.
Andrews has figured it. Later authors have
thought fit to join it to the genus Justicia,
already perhaps too large. It differs from
nearly all the Justicias very conspicuously,
by its equal corolla. Justicia pulchella, of
Roxburgh, has been referred to this plant;
but this reference must either be incorrect,
or his figure must be very bad; as there is
but little resemblance between them. Itisa
native of India, introduced here in 1796:
with us it flowers in winter and spring, and
is very ornamental ; it does not grow large.
. In winter it must have the stove heat; but
in summer may be exposed two or three
months with advantage. It grows in loamy
soil, and propagates freely by cuttings.

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Liatris

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pum

No. 147.

LIATRIS PUMILA.

Class, Order,
SYNGENESIA POLYGAMIA EQUALIS.
The subject before us is a native of North

America. It is nearly related to the Liatris
(or, as it was formerly called, Serratula)
spicata. It is perfectly hardy, and may
be kept with advantage in a moderate sized
pot, in light loamy soil: the flowers are pro-
duced in the.latter end of summer; they
seldom exceed a foot in height ; sometimes
they are succeeded by ripe seeds. The
plant may also be propagated, though slowly,
by separating the root, which is a sort of
tuber.

Many beautiful plants may be expected
from the vast almost unknown tracts of
Western America. Thus does every newly-
explored country afford fresh causes to
admire the wonders of Creating Power, and

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to adore the bounteous Author of them all.

*Loddines delt Petiveria alliacea

No. 148.

PETIVERIA ALLIACEA.
Class, Order.
HEPTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This plant was named by Plumier in
honour of the celebrated James Petiver, an
apothecary of London, well known as à
collector of natural history; who published
many very curious articles about the end of
the seventeenth century.

‘ It is a native of the West Indies, and has
been long introduced into England, flowering
in the autumn, and frequently producing
ripe seeds; the leaves have a powerful un-
pleasant smell: it is readily propagated by
cuttings, and grows well in loamy soil. In
winter it must be kept in the stove, bat in
summer it does very well out of doors.

N°149.

Indigofera anstralis.

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No. 149.

INDIGOFERA AUSTRALIS.
Class, Order.
DIADELPHIA DECANDRIA.

This elegant plant is a native of New
South Wales, and was found among some
of the first importations from that prolific
country. Being so very free in flowering,
it is deservedly considered a lively and orna-
mental greenhouse plant: its season for
blooming is the spring and beginning of
summer, continuing for a long time: we
propagate it pretty freely by cuttings, and
it thrives very well in light loamy soil. It
makes a good plant for a conservatory; às
when planted in the ground, it grows much
handsomer and flowers stronger than in a pot:
it may be trained to a pillar or fastened to
a wall, (though not properly speaking a
climber), and in such situation is seen to
great advantage.

VOL. Il. a

Daphne gudum.

No. 150.

DAPHNE GNIDIUM.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This is a native of Italy and Spain: it is
said to have been cultivated in England so
long ago as the beginning of the seventeenth
century, by Gerarde, who called it, ac-
cording to the quaint nomenclature of his
day, “ Spurge flax.”

It has, no doubt, been many times lost in
this country and restored again since that
time: for being not quite hardy, every severe
winter has generally destroyed it: we find it
best tokeep it in aframe, defended from frost:
it is a neat growing plant, and succeeds ina
pot in loam and peat earth. We raised a
parcel of it from seeds, sent us à few

or Wood-laurel, on which it takes very
readily. It flowers in the summer months,
and continues pretty long in bloom.

Scilla sibirica PC dell at fe

No. 151.

SCILLA SIBIRICA.

Class. Order.
HEXANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

We received this beautiful little plant from
Holland, about the year 1800, since which
time it has not failed to' gratify us every
spring with its brilliant flowers: they do
not rise above five or six inches from the
ground, and continue in perfection a con-
siderable time. It is a native of Siberia.
The bulbs should always remain in the
ground. They thrive in sandy loam, and
increase by off-sets sparingly. Like several
others of this genus, they do not succeed in
pots. This forms a very elegant addition
to the list of early spring plants, a de-
scription of the vegetable kingdom, which,
perhaps, in a peculiar manner, more
any other, seem to impress the contempla-
tive mind with delightful sentiments of
gratitude towards their generous Creator.

VOL. IF.

Correa alba

No. 152.
CORRÆA ALBA.
Chala order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This plant was obtained among some of
the first arrivals of seeds from New South
Wales. It has been successfully cultivated,
till it has at length become pretty general.

Although far from possessing the splen-
dor of the speciosa, it has several desirable
qualities: it is scarcely ever out of bloom.
We find it increases readily by cuttings,
and grows freely in loam and peat soil. It
is avery hardy greenhouse plant; protection
from frost being all that it requires. Ina
conservatory, it is sometimes seen to form
a very beautiful figure.

GLoddipes der

Erica orbicularis. BER

No. 153.

ERICA ORBICULARIS.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This is another of those called Blæria,
and we believe makes, with our No. 85, the
only two species which are at present in à
living state in this country. We raised a
third sort some years since from Cape seeds ;
but it has been long entirely lost. Our
present plant blows freely in autumn an
beginning of winter. The orbicular heads of
the flowers make a very neat appearance : it
has been known in this country some years,
is propagated by cuttings, and requires the
greenhouse with plenty of air: soil, light

sandy peat.

Erica daphnoides .

No. 154.

ERICA DAPHNOIDES.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA | MONOGYNIA.

We esteem this a very desirable species,
yielding to few in elegance. It has been
introduced within these few years, and in
the spring months produces its beautiful
flowers: there is a kind of nameless delicacy
about them, which art in vain may strive to
represent. It should have an airy place,
while in the greenhouse in the winter months,
and grows very well in sandy peat earth:
it is increased with considerable facility by
- Cuttings.

Zamia debilis

No, 155.

©. ZAMIA DEBILIS.
m lass. Order.
= er POLYANDRIA.

É This elegant Palm is said to be a native of
> West Indies. It has been known for a

Tare, and gives not the least appearance
q increasing with us.
Y Our plant flowered in the month of March;
it was about three feet in height: we have
represented the spadix of the natural size,
and given a distant view of the whole plant
in the back-ground.
It requires the stove heat constantly. The
most suitable soil for it is a mixture of sandy
— peat earth.

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Epipactis palustris

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No. 156.

EPIPACTIS PALUSTRIS.

Class. Order.
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA.

This very pretty plant (Serapias Palustris
of many writers) is a native of Europe, and
is found in many parts of our own country
in moist places. Contrary to most of this
class, it is extremely easy of culture; we have
preserved it many years in small pots with-
out the least protection. It never fails
flowering in July and August, and is well
worthy of a place in any garden. It multi-
plies itself readily by its creeping roots, and
grows very well in light loamy soil.

Tristania neriifolia

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Rubus rosafolius
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€ Ledger, dete 2

No. 158.

RUBUS ROS/EFOLIUS.

Class. Order.
ICOSANDRIA POLYGYNIA.
We raised this plant from seeds, with
which we were kindly furnished by our
ho

collected it in the Mauritius. The plants
flowered when about a foot high; they seem
to grow pretty freely, and although we have
hitherto kept them in the stove, they will
probably bear a cooler temperature. They
propagate readily either by cuttings or
suckers, which are freely produced; a light
loamy soil agrees very well with them, but
they will grow in almost any kind of earth.

Amaryllis spectabilis

No. 159.

AMARYLLIS SPECTABILIS*.
Class. Order.
HEXANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This elegant plant seems to rank between
the vittata and regine. It is not exactly
certain of what country it is a native;
the history of it being enveloped in much
obscurity; but it is probably from Brazil.
It is very ornamental, flowering in the spring
and continuing pretty long, if not kept too
hot: it is well to keep it in the stove till it
shoots up a flower stem, and then remove it
into the greenhouse, which makes the flowers
last a considerable time longer. It is pro-
pagated by off-sets, andrequires a sandy loam.

* Reduced to one-fourth the size.

VOL. II. T

Epigæa repens

No. 160.

EPIGÆA REPENS.
Chus. Order.
DECANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

We have before us a most beautiful little
plant, a native of North America, trailing
on the ground in shady woods. In this
country it is somewhat difficult to cultivate
or increase; the best way is to keep it in a
moderate sized pot placed in the shade in
summer, and in winter preserved in a frame
under glass. The flowers come out pretty
early in spring, generally in April: they are

extremely delicate and fragrant. We have Am
seeds, å

sometimes had are succeeded By ripe

soil is peat earth. 2

amply repay all the pains that may be bia

in cultivating it; when in flower, it possesses
peculiar attractions.

Diosma amena

p

No. 161.

DIOSMA AMCENA.
UC Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This elegant sort has been cultivated for a
considerable time under the name of Ovata;
a name zn... given t to a totally ——
species, (d
Our pluit differs from Uniflora in the form
of the flowers and leaves: the latter are
shorter, broader, and of thicker consistence,
distinguishing the two kinds at first sight.
Like all the other Diosmas, it is a native of
the Cape, and was introduced in 1798. It
is a very beautiful greenhouse plant, flower-
ing in profusion in April and May. It may
be readily iim emer y me. and suc-
ceeds in a nd peat in equal
proportions. The pots ی‎ not be too
large, nor should they have too much water.
The leaves smell agreeably, but the flowers
are scentless.

An attempt has been made by some of the
German botanists to divide this genus into
four, or more; but it is at best rather doubt-
ful whether the materials they pos
would qualify them for the task; and their
arrangement is not likely to be generally
followed.

VOL. II. U

Carifsa spinarum.

No. 162.

CARISSA SPINARUM.
Ciass. Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

A native of the East Indies: it wasi
duced about the year 1810, and flowers
regularly in the spring, making a very lively,
cheerful appearance. It frequently puts out
suckers from the roots, by which it is in-
creased, as it may also by cuttings. The
branches are armed with thorns, which come
out in pairs at each alternate joint. A loamy
soil, with a mixture of peat earth, is very
suitable for it. We find it necessary to pre-
serve it in the stove; and if this be upon the
old principle, it must be plunged in the tan.

N? 163

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No. 163.

OXYLOBIUM ARBORESCENS.

Class. Order.
DECANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

We are indebted for this beautiful plant
to New South Wales, the source of so many
elegant productions. It flowers with us
abundantly in the month of April, forming a
very neat and handsome addition to the
number of greenhouse plants. It was in-
troduced about the year 1806: we have pro-
pagated it pretty readily by cuttings. It will
also sometimes produce ripe seeds here. It
may be kept in a moderate sized pot, in a
mixture of peat earth and loam. It is also
very well adapted for a conservatory, as it
grows and flowers far more freely when
planted in the full ground, which is generally
the case with the papilionaceous plants of
New Holland.

N 164.

Menziesia coerulea.

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No. 164.

MENZIESIA COERULEA.

Class. Order.
„OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This genus was named by Sir J. E. Smith,
in honour of Mr. A. Menzies, who, ina voyage
round the world, with Captain Vancouver,
collected many new and rare plants.

The present species has been found in the
highlands of Scotland, as well as in the other
northern parts of Europe, Asia, and America,
growing on mountainous wilds. Such inhos-
pitable spots, however dreary, and however
rugged, when adorned by the hand of the
Almighty with this charming plant, must yet
wear a smile. But where, indeed, is the
place throughout His wide domain, in which
no witness can be found of His unspeakable
goodness?

We have succeeded pretty well with this
plant in a small pot in sandy peat earth;
keeping it, in hot weather, in a shady place.
It has even perfected its seeds with us, and
may also be increased by cuttings. By some
authors it has been called Andromeda Cœru-
lea, A. Taxifolia, and Erica Cerulea, to which
last genus, in our humble opinion, it might,
with the greatest propriety, be even now
attached.

Justicia bicolor

No. 165.

| JUSTICIA BICOLOR.

Class.
DIANDRIA MO f. 1A.

We have here a very pretty flowering stove
plant, a native of the Phillipine islands, in-
troduced about A 1802.

It produces its blossoins at diferent sea-
sons with us, continuing a long time in suc-
cession. The rich marking on the petals
gives it a striking appearance. It is easily
cultivated in a moderate sized pot and loamy
soil; and may be increased with facility by
cuttings. ;

Being not very tender, it - be inured
in the summer months to the open air with
much advantage.

VOL. II. x

JY? J66.

Arati
Aretia vitaliana

GC del t SC

No. 166.

ARETIA VITALIANA.

Class, Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This pretty little plant is a native of the
Pyrenees in very elevated situations, where
it forms a sort of turf, not growing above an
inch in height. With us it is perfectly hardy,
and, kept in a pot, flowers in April and May.
It is a very suitable plant fora rock, on which
it will be found very ornamental, as it retains
its foliage throughout the year. It is propa-
gated by dividing the roots in spring, and
should be planted in light, undunged loam.

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Erica pubescens.

No. 167.

ERICA PUBESCENS.
"Die Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA..

This is a neat little plant in-the winter
season, during which time it continues in
blossom, sometimes for three or four months;
and being readily increased, has been very
generally cultivated. It is a native of the
Cape of Good Hope, whence it was intro-
duced, about 1790, by that industrious and
indefatigable collector, Francis Masson, who,
according to the Hortus Kewensis, certainly
sent more plants to this country than ever
any other individual did.

W168.

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Erica shannoni.

No. 168.

ERICA SHANNONI.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This finespecies was named in compliment
to the Right Honourable Countess of Shan-
non, a liberal encourager of botanical pur-
suits. It produces its superb flowers in the
months of June and July, sometimes later,
continuing a long time in perfection. It
was introduced about the year 1806, but the
difficulty with which it is increased by cut-
tings, renders it still somewhat scarce.

It isa native of the Cape, and requires the
usual greenhouse treatment, with abundance
of air and sandy peat soil.

Myosotis scorpioides.

No. 169.

MYOSOTIS SCORPIOIDES.
Bec Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

A good deal of confusion has existed con-
cerning this plant, which has occasioned
much discussion among botanists. The truth
seems to be, that in different soils and situa-
tions it wears very different appearances in
form, size, and duration. We received ours
from Scotland some years since, during which .
time we have found it to be perennial, and
not to exceed the height of six or eight
inches.

It is found in many parts of our island, as
well as throughout the north of Europe.
There is much beauty in the flowers, which
are produced in the spring, and last a con-
siderable time. The best way to keep it is
in a small pot, in any kind of soil or exposure.

VOL. Il. x

Winte

.........

differs materially from all the other sorts, è
being of a more robust habit, and flowering

a good deal later. The flowers remain upon

the plant after fading, when they change to a

deep red purple, producing a singular effect.

Like the others, it requires the greenhouse,

with very little warmth in winter. But t

plants should not be too early exposed in the
summer to the open air: it is far better to

keep them in the house after 5 i 7

they should have a good circulation of

for want of which sometimes the flower-buds
will fall off. The proper soil is loam and
peat.

Stylidium fruticosum

No. 171.

STYLIDIUM FRUTICOSUM.
Cla: Order.
GYNANDRIA DIANDRIA.

This interesting little plant is a native of
the south coast of New Holland, and was
introduced in 1803. It requires the green-
house in winter. It frequently produces
ripe seeds, and may also be increased by
cuttings. The soil should be sandy loam. It
does not grow to any considerable size, there-
fore the pots need not be very large.

We have at present only two or three
species out of the forty-five described by Mr.
Brown. These plants are remarkable for
the irritability of the column in the flower.
This is curved, and when touched under-
neath, it flies over by a sudden spring to the
opposite side: in a short time it resumes its
former situation. This curious property is
doubtless intended by the Omnipotent Crea-
tor for some wise purpose, which we are
wholly incapable of accounting for. But
how little indeed do we really understand,
even of things which are every day under
our immediate observation! In viewing such

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a subject, the mind cannot help feeling the
narrowness of its own powers; and learning
a natural and perhaps not an unprofitable
lesson of humility.

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Quafsia amara.

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GLoddiges del?

No. 172.

QUASSIA AMARA,

Class. Order.
DECANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This genus received its name from Linnaeus
in honour of a Surinam negro, called Quassi,
who first found out the virtues of its wood,
in curing the fever of that country of which
it isa native. The whole of the tree, bark,
wood, leaves, and flowers, are of the same
quality, and intensely bitter; perhaps more
so than any other substance at present
known.

With us it is a very ornamental plant, the
foliage being extremely rich, and the flowers,
which are elegant, are freely produced in the
spring.

Being from such a hot climate, it requires
the stove constantly: we have tried it out of
doors in summer ; but this treatment did not
agree with it,

It may be increased by cuttings slowly,
and should be potted in rich loam, mixed
with a portion of peat earth.

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trifolia

Coptis

No. 173.

COPTIS TRIFOLIA.

Class. Order.
POLYANDRIA POLYGYNIA.

This plant was separated from Helleborus,
from which it certainly differs widely, by Mr.
Salisbury, who named it Coptis, which name,
as it has also been followed by De Candolle,
in his elaborate system, will probably be
established.

It is a native of the northern parts of Asia
and America, according to Pursh, from
Canada to Pennsylvania, in cedar swamps and
mountain bogs. With us of course it is
perfectly hardy: it seldom exceeds two
inches in height, and retains its leaves, which
are very glossy and neat, all winter.
flowers are produced in the months of May
or June. The plant is well adapted for
a small pot, and thrives in rich peat soil.
The roots are yellow and creeping, by which
it is readily propagated.

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Bofsiæa linophylla.

No. 174.

BOSSIÆA LINOPHYLLA.
Class. Order.
. DIADELPHIA DECANDRIA.

We have here a pleasing little plant, a na-
tive of New South Wales; it is said to have
been introduced into the Kew Garden, in
1808, by Mr. Peter Good: it flowers with

us in the month of May.

It is not readily increased, except by seeds,
which renders it scarce at present. A light
loam, with a little peat mixed, is a very
proper soil for it. Being not particularly
tender, the common greenhouse protection
is sufficient for it, with a moderate supply of
water.

Planted out in a conservatory, it grows
far more luxuriantly, and flowers much better
than when confined in a pot.

Ånemone palmata.

No. 175.

ANEMONE PALMATA.

Ciass. Order.
POLYANDRIA POLYGYNIA.

This is a neat little herbaceous plant, a
native of Spain and the South of Europe.
It endures our winters pretty well, and flowers
in the spring months. The roots may be
divided occasionally, which is the readiest
way of propagating it. The soil should be a
light sandy loam.

There is a variety of this plant, with bright
yellow flowers, and more luxuriant in growth.

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No. 176.
ERICA FLORIBUNDA.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This is a pleasing small sort, which was
introduced from the Cape of Good Hope
about the year 1800. The flowers are pro-
duced in such great abundance, that,
minute, they make a very pretty a pe

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Erica transparens.

No. 177.
ERICA TRANSPARENS,

Class. Order,
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This elegant heath was brought to this coun-
try from the Cape about the year 1804; and
as it propagates freely by cuttings, it is be-
come pretty plentiful. It flowers during the
spring months in great abundance, but has
not yet perfected its seeds with us. This
sort is of a more robust habit than most of
the heaths, and much more hardy. Sandy
peat is the proper soil for it; and it should
be indulged with an abundant supply of
fresh air.

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gathered before they are
near ripe; for, if suffered to ripen, they lo
their aromatic .
either in the sun or on a kiln.
well known.
This is a very
especially the present variety; ho
the flower is not very showy, i
green leaves, and their exquisite frag
will always render them attractive.
with dificulty propagated b y lay

Their use is

desirable plant for the stove,

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supply of water:
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They are then dried,

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Pimelea pauciflora.

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No. 179.

PIMELEA PAUCIFLORA.
—

Class.
DIANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This is a native of New Holland, intro-
duced about the year 1810. Itisa delicate
and pretty plant, although the flowers are
not very conspicuous: being the third sort
which has been brought to this country, it
cannot fail to be an interesting plant. It
propagates by cuttings, and should have
sandy peat soil. The protection of the
greenhouse will of course be needed for it in
winter, The time of its flowering is in
April and May, when it produces its small
hlossoms for a considerable while.

Dracocephalum grandiflorum.

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No. 180.

DRACOCEPHALUM GRANDIFLORUM.

Class, Order,
DIDYNAMIA GYMNOSPERMIA.
This very pretty dwarf plant is a native of >

Siberia. We raised a large parcel of it from
seeds about the year 1786, which flowered
beautifully; but, from various causes, they
gradually dwindled away till about 1810,
when we received a fresh supply of seeds,
and the plants are still flourishing: we keep
them in small pots and loamy soil, and they
bloom abundantly in May. The root-leaves
are very different from those of the flower-
ing stem; the former much resemble those
of Betony. They may be increased by
dividing the roots in spring, and are of course
perfectly hardy. The slugs are particularly
fond of this plant, and if care be not taken to
preserve it from their ravages, it will soon be
lost. :

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Pafsiflora lunata

No. 181.

PASSIFLORA LUNATA.

Class, Order.
MONADELPHIA PENTANDRIA.

This plant frequently grows, if supported,
to the height of fifteen or twenty feet: the
flowers are usually produced in the month of
June; they open early in the morning, are
very fragrant, and last only a single day. It
is a native of the West Indies, and has been
long cultivated in our stoves. It may be
kept very well in a pot; but thrives far bet-
ter when planted out in a border in the
hot-house. As it grows freely, it becomes
a good plant for covering the back wall, or
running up a column. It may be readily
increased by cuttings, and should have a rich
loamy soil.

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Primula villosa.

No. 182.

PRIMULA VILLOSA.

Class, Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

The pretty little plant at present before
us is a native of the higher Alps of Carinthia
and Switzerland, It was first sent into Eng-
land about 1768; hut being somewhat diffi-
cult of cultivation, has never been common,
and is still rare.

Its season of flowering here is in March,
hence it is frequently injured by the cold
winds: at that time in its native place it is
probably buried in snow. The best method
of preserving it is, by putting it in a small
pot in light sandy loam, to which a little
peat may be added. It will not need any
covering in winter; but, in summer, if the
weather be very hot, it should be screened
a little from the scorching heat of the meri-
dian sun. It may be increased, but slowly,
by separating the off-sets, which are very
sparingly produced.

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Linnza borealis.

No. 183.
LINNÆA BOREALIS.

Class. Order.
DIDYNAMIA ANGIOSPERMIA.
This interesting plant is a native of the
Northern parts of Europe and Asia, in forests,
creeping among moss, where it sometimes
extends itself five or.six feet in length. It was
named by Gronovius, in honour of the great

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lived. He was born at Rashult, in Sweden,
in 1707, and died in 1778, aged 71.

His celebrated system, together with his
invention of specific names, has formed a
new æra in the science of Botany; all before
which seems but little removed from one uni-
versal chaos. We hope that the modern
ever-changing notions of classification by
natural orders will never supersede this ad-
mirable system; lest chaos should comeagain,
and confusion worse confused.

Our plant is very easily cultivated, either
in pots, or in a shady border, in peat earth.
It multiplies itself very readily, putting forth
roots in abundance at the joints, and flower-
ing in May and June. In one of his works,

Linnæus calls it a “ humble, despised, and
neglected Lapland plant,” flowering at an
early age, like the person whose name it
bears. i

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Erica campanulata

No. 184.

ERICA CAMPANULATA.

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This was introduced from the Cape of
Good Hope about the year 1794: it forms a
very pleasing contrast to many of the other
sorts, and flowers during several of the spring
months. ۱
It loves a large share of water, and should
have the usual greenhouse treatment. We
propagate it pretty freely by cuttings: the
soil must be sandy peat.

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Erica

No. 185.
ERICA ELEGANS.
Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
This magnificent heath is one of the many
which were introduced from the Cape by
Mr. Hibbert, about the year 1800. Itisa
dwarf growing sort, rarely exceeding two feet
in height, and flowering abundantly every
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rance.

long dea the flowers are ` open. It some-
times produces seeds in this country; with-
out which it would soon be lost, being ex-
tremely difficult to increase by cuttings- The
soil must be sandy peat, and e
usual in this family.

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No. 186.
SAXIFRAGA CUSCUTÆFORMIS.

Class. Order.
DECANDRIA DIGY NIA.

This is a native of China: we received it
about two years since from our worthy friend,
Mr. Shepherd, of the Liverpool Botanical
Garden. It has a considerable affinity, in
form, though not in size, to the Sarmentosa.
The name has been derived from the striking
resemblance of its runners to the Cuscuta or
Dodder. . It should be kept in the green-
house, where it blossoms freely in the spring;
and, if placed on a shelf, and the runners -
suffered to hang down, it looks very pretty.

It propagates itself freely, and may be
kept in a small pot in sandy loam.

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No, 187.
MAHERNIA DIFFUSA.

Class, Order,
PENTANDRIA PENTAGYNIA.

This plant isa native of the Cape of Good
Hope, whence it was introduced into this
country in 1774, but has been since lost.
We received it from Paris two years since,
under the name of Incisa, which is a very
different species.

It requires the greenhouse in winter, when
it should not have too much water. The
proper soil for it is light loam. It is in-
creased by cuttings, by which means it is
necessary often to renew it, for the plants do

open.

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Androsace villosa.

No. 188.
ANDROSACE VILLOSA.
d o..
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This beautiful little plant is a native of
the Austrian Alps. It is quite hardy, and
may be cultivated in a small pot, without
any shelter, or on rock work, for which it is
well adapted, It may be increased, but
sparingly, by separating the roots in the
spring. We formerly kept it in the shade in
summer; but find it does better in a full
exposure. During the last summer in particu-
lar, in which we had so much clear sun, it was
open to it the whole time, and we never saw
it thrive so well.

To those who love to sit down and ex-
amine the wonders which are displayed in
His minuter works, by the Divine Creator,
this plant will ever afford a charming treat.
The elegance of its form, the proportion and
symmetry of all its parts, and the exquisite
finish (if it may be so called) of the whole,
happily combine to produce the most
lightful impressions.

We still remember with pleasure the mo-

ment when the produce of one single seed
first surprised us, in 1792, with the posses-
sion of this precious plant. - This seed we
received from our kind friend Baron Zois,
of whom we have before had occasion to
speak; and ever since we have successfully
cultivated and increased it.

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Solidago minuta

& Loddiges dei? & OSE.

No. 189.

SOLIDAGO MINUTA,

Class. Order.
SYNGENESIA POLYGAMIA SUPERFLUA.
This very dwarf species is a native of the
Pyrenees; it rarely exceeds six or seven
inches in n height, which is a singular circum-

tection, and may be either cultivated in the
open border, or with great propriety kept in
a pot, in loamy earth. It flowers in May
and June, and is increased by dividing the
roots in the spring. i

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Linum narbonensis,

No. 190.
LINUM NARBONENSE.

Class, È Order.
PENTANDRIA PENTAGYNIA.

999 ۰ ۰ ۰ ۰ ۰

This is a native of the South of France,

Italy, and Switzerland. It was cultivated by
Miller as early as 1739; but being not quite
hardy, it is rather subject to be lost in severe
winters. The safest way is to preserve it from
the frost in a frame.

It sends up several small spreading
branches, about a foot in height, each pro-
ducing a number of flowers at the top. They
last for a considerable time, being in per-
fection in the months of June and July. It
may be propagated by cuttings or seeds,
which latter is the preferable way. The
soil should be fresh loam, |

Stapeha planiflora.

No, 191.

STAPELIA ee
Class. Order.
PENTANDRIA . DIGYNIA.

This belongs to dat ei SE the Stapelia
fam ily t gata , picta, bu-
fonis, and some other approximating species.
Itisa native of the desarts of South Africa;
as are re Beaty all of this = How rr
such Bi and herre regions! A drought
which would destroy any woody plant, does
not at all affect them. And if they do yield
to it, so far as to shrivel and wither, the least
sprinkling of moisture re again i

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Hudsonia ericoides.

No. 192.

HUDSONIA ERICOIDES.
Class. Order.
DODECANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

This was named by Linnæus in honour of
William Hudson, author of Flora Anglica.
It is a curious little plant, a native of North
America. According to Pursh, it covers
large tracts of sandy pine-woods, in a similar
manner to common heath, to which, when not
in bloom, it bears some resemblance. It
is difficult of culture, as our friend Mr. Carr
assures us that when planted in gardens, even
in the vicinity of its native places of growth,
it does not live long.

We have kept it in a shady situation in
pots, in coarse white sand, which seems to
be its natural soil. It flowered wi us from
May to July. 4 3

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Commelina tuberosa.

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COMMELINA TUBEROSA.
; Class, Order.
TRIANDRIA MONOGPNIA.
This plant is a native of Mexico. It was

cultivated by Dr. J. Sherard, in the celebrated
Eltham Garden, in 1782. E

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during the suinimer months. ‘The stems ae

about a foot in height: they die off in win- -
ter to the root, which is composed of clusters
of long tubers. It may be increased by
dividing these in the spring, and should be
planted in loam, The brilliant colour of the
flowers is extremely attractive.

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No. 194.
EPACRIS PULCHELLA.
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Class. a Order.
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
**

We raised this charming plant from seeds
brought us from New South Wales, in 1804.
Its flowers are very fragrant: they are most
abundantly produced every year in May and
June, when each twig is so covered as com-
pletely to conceal the leaves.

It is not a tall growing plant, and does not
require a very large pot: the soil must be
sandy peat. It is increased slowly by cut-
tings, as seeds have not yet been
with us. In the winter season it needs tbe
protection of an airy greenhouse.

Pafsiflora serratifolia

No. 195.

PASSI FLORA SERRATIFOLIA.

Class, ۳ Order.
MONADELPHIA PENTANDRIA.

succession throughout the summer months ;

they have an agreeable smell, and are highly
ornamental. This plant, like all the passion
flowers, thrives when planted out in a bor-
der in the stove. In such a situation it is
seen to the greatest advantage. The soil
should be loam. It is e pompi 17

cuttings.

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Erica Caffra.

E Cooke feet

No, 196.

ERICA CAFFRA.

Class, i Order.
OCTANDRIA ^ MONOGYNIA.

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.........

An old inhabitant of our greenhouses, in-

form as many of the race; still the pureness
of the white and the long duration of the
blossoms make it highly acceptable: they
are also scented. In short, we may not un-

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Erica parmentierii.

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No. 197.
ERICA PARMENTIERII.
—

Class. Order.
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
sesto é
This is an exceedingly beautiful species :
it was introduced from the Cape of Good
Hope, about the year 1810, and has been
named in honour of our friend Mr. Joseph
Parmentier, of Enghien; a gentleman who
an extensive collection of plants,
which he cultivates with much success, and
of which he has lately published a catalogue.
It flowers profusely even when very young,
generally through the months of July and

the same as of the other bal. E.
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Malaxis lilifolia.

No. 198.

MALAXIS LILIFOLIA.

Class. Order.
GYNANDRIA ' MONANDRIA.

This is a native of Pennsylvania, in moist
places. It was cultivated by Peter Collin-
son, fifty years ago, from whose plant a de-
scription was given, by Ehret, in the Philo-
sophical Transactions for 1763, accompanied
by a good figure. It was formerly considered
to be an Ophrys, but has been removed to
this genus by Swartz. It requires to be kept
in the shade. We have cultivated it now
for many years with success in small pots, in
a mixture of bog earth and loam. It flowers
every year in the summer, lasting a long

while ; but the bulbs have not increased. —
There is a sort of resemblance in the
flower, when seen at a little distance, to a
winged insect of the gnat kind, which its
extreme lightness and delicacy heightens.
In this class of plants, it is indeed not un-
usual, by a little help of the imagination, to
be able to discover imitations, if they may
1

be 80 called, f i wich

are — curious.

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Ghoddiges del? Melaleuca hypericifolia. CC Se.

No. 199.
MELALEUCA HYPERICIFOLIA.

Class, Order,
POLYADELPHIA ICOSANDRIA.

This plant was early brought from New
South Wales, and has long flourished in dif-
ferent greenhouses in England. It flowers
during the summer months: the branches
flowers are produced in general from the old
wood after it has become bare of leaves;
they last a considerable time, and are ex-
ceedingly rich and beautiful.

It is freely propagated by cuttings, and
likewise by seeds, which are frequently pro-
duced in this country. It ought to have a
loamy soil, mixed with a little peat. Planted
. in a conservatory, it forms a asd oe
shrub.

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Melaleuca pulchella.

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No. 200.

MELALEUCA PULCHELLA.
سے‎

Class. Order. »

POLYADELPHIA ICOSANDRIA.
This is a low neat plant, with slender,
somewhat pendulous, branches: the flowers
commonly appear two or three together,
a short distance from the ends of the
branches: sometimes they are terminal.
They are extremely beautiful, but without
scent: its leaves, however, are slightly aro-
matic. It isa native of the South Coast of
New Holland, and was introduced in the
year 1803. With us it requires the green-
house treatment, and is propagated by cut-
tings. The soil should be loam and peat in
equal proportions. This plant requires ra-
ther a large share of water, especially in hot

weather.

INDEX TO VOL. II.

ee rar.

Xgiphila martinicensis - Mart inico Ægiphila 1
E ed 8 bilis - Shewy Ama -

Cílios - . Villous Androsace - - 158
8 - - Palmated Anemone - 175
Arbutus unedo rubra - Red ep od Straw- i
Aretia vitaliana - - - Grasicaved Arctia - 166
Astragalus lencophmus - 2 Dwarf white milk vetch 111
Begonia spatulata — - - Spatulate Begonia - - 107
Bossima linophylla - - Narrow-leaved Bossiea 174
Brucea ferruginea - Ash-leaved Bru 199

Camellia pom
bens x Da Ae a - 170
AVE THEE
2 — > - 110
x 131
N A -- - ne
C P.
Cyclamen coum humile- - eee Slipper 130
Cyrtopodiam um andersonii Anderson’s Cyrtopo-

- . . Flar-leaved ‘pee - 150
Depèn — : dc om سم‎ Ped - - 142
voted کر‎ - 136

Davallia canariensis -
iosma amena - 161
men hj TA
racoc um grandi.
florum dia TR Great flowered
gon's head - - - - 180

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INDEX TO VOL. II. >
No.

DIA 2 - . » Aiton’s Heath - 144
. .barbata ded do. ~ 4
UN : blandfordjana - - - Lord 8 do. - 115
E affra - Scent sa 106
* | campanulata - = e do. - - 4
. » «Cconcava - - Concave do. - -134
۰ d — — Daphne like do. - - 154
N - Elegant do. - - 185
توت ی دنا‎ es ago SEP اه‎ OL ie ود‎ do. - = 433
$ M CS 8 - . - Abundant do. 176
odit: - Li sdo. - - -109
وا‎ “ongipedancalata- Tong stalked de. NUN 125
— 3 - -
- . .Orbicularis aiuti Nd a di. E 2159
= a parmentierii | … - Parmentier's do.
pubescens ny m
+ +» „Shannoni - - - La dy Shannon's do, - 168
. + .transparens- - = Transparen cen DE = Te qr

. verticillata - - - Whortflowered do. - 145
phorbia cyparissias - cance - - - 113
` Goodyera discolor

Helicteres isora
Hudsonia ericoidés.

Indigofera australis OE: New Holland Indigo - 149
Jatropha gossipifolia = Cotton-leaved Physic-
n

3 - 7
Justicia bicolor Two-coloured Justicia 165
ee nerv =.» = Nervose do. - - - - 146

Liatris pumila .- + - - Dwarf Liatris - - - 147
rames ia en A - - + Trailing Linnea 183
Linum - Flar - 190
M» i i > F
بح جر‎ a a - 1
Erre e ‘a girls lm
Melaleuca hyperic ifolia Hypericum toed
È -1
Ichella 4 ود وگ‎ - - 199
M - - Blue Menziesia - - -
Metrosideros hispida - - Rough osideros - 1
Sgen scorpioides - - Marsh scorpion grass - 160
— 178

Oxylobium arborescens : Shrubby Oxylobium 103

*
INDEX TO VOL, II.

No.
3 — - - - Hairy passion flower - 138
- - - Moon-shaped 85 - - 181
; Š geo soa - Dotted do. - - 101
A serratifolia - - - 1 Banak des =" ace 108
Pelargonium ardens i: - 139
em: - Fiery LR - 109

allia hen Weed 148
Phylianthas rodeado ee ku,

Phyteuma orbicularis - Round-headed Ra
Pimelia pauciflora - - Few'flowered d Pimelia - p
Piper coriaceum Leathery- leaved Pepper 128
Pomaderris phylicefolia مق‎ A ودره‎ Poma
derris

- - 120
Primula villosa - - - Villous Primula - . 182
Pyrethrum saxatile - - Rock Feverfew - - - 196
Quassia amara - - - - Bitter Quassia - - - M2
Rubus rosefolius - - - Rosc-leaved Bramble - 158
Saty rium cucullati Hooded Satyrium - - 104
Saxifraga cuscuteformis Dodder Sarifrage - - 186
Scilla sibirica a ^v a des rer - - - 151
Solidago min nuta - - = en Rod - - 189
Stapolia geien ziee Deflered a - =
i ی ا‎ - 12
8 e > gran — do. - 191
Struthiola ovata - - - d Struthiola 141.
lidium fruticosum - Shrubby Stylidium - 171

Trientalis europeus - European Trientalis - 105
Tristania neriifolia - = proce iaa apo sé

- - 113

Zamia debilis - - - - Long-leaved Zamia - 155
. + pygmea - - Least do. - - =

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