yellow. Petals \anceolato-spathulate. Stamens numerous. An- 
thers subglobose. Style as long as the stamens. Stigma of many 
linear spreading rays. W.J. 7. 
Curr. From some peculiarity in the nature of the Cactus 
region of Chili and Bolivia, we find that Cactee imported from 
these countries do not so readily conform themselves to the arti- 
ficial modes of cultivation to which they are necessarily subjected 
in this country, as allied species from Mexico. This is more 
especially the case with the Hchinocactee. We learn that they 
inhabit very arid and hot places, enduring extreme drought, 
which is very obvious from the harsh, dry, and often dead-like 
appearance they present when they arrive in this country. The 
species now figured was introduced with many others about six 
years ago, by Mr. Bridges, and on inquiring of him the nature 
of their places of growth, and what mode he would recommend 
as best for cultivating them in this country, the point on which 
he laid the greatest stress was to give them no water. But 
we find that even harsh, dry-looking Cactee are, like many 
other dry-climate plants, capable of assuming a freer habit of — 
growth by good treatment; the difference of the growth they 
make in this country, as compared with that of their native 
country, is so great, that the top and lower part of the same 
plant, if separated, might be taken as two distinct species. It is 
probable that many Cactee from dry regions, when placed 
under the influence of a climate more favourable to vegetable 
development, will assume a different aspect, varying according 
to the degree of heat and moisture they receive. In habit this 
Species approaches Cereus reductus, figured at Tab. 4443, and 
what is there stated as regards cultivation is suitable for this 
species. J. S. 
Fig. 1. Reduced plant. 2. Areole with spines :—natural size. 
