which gives the plant an unhealthy appearance; but this is a 
circumstance common to several allied plants that have similar 
thin dry leaves, and we are informed that this also happens to 
plants growing in the Calcutta Garden. It is very necessary 
that the soil should be well drained and not of a retentive nature, 
for owing to the constant heat and moisture it is apt to 
become saturated and sodden, and this is more especially to be 
guarded against as regards soil in a large pot or box plunged 
in tan. In many respects Amherstia is like Jonesia, Brownea, 
&c., and like them can be increased _by cuttings planted under 
a bell-glass, and placed in bottom-heat. Dr. Wallich informs 
us that all the plants sent to Europe have been obtained in the 
Calcutta Garden by layering. /. 8. 
