anthers oblong, adnate. Achenia downy, terminated with long 
feathery ¢ails, which are a little hooked at the extremity. W. J. H. 
Curr. One of a very common genus of plants, which now 
numbers about 150 described species, natives chiefly of tem- 
perate climates. A few are herbaceous perennials; but by 
far the greater portion are deciduous and evergreen ligneous 
creepers, supporting themselves by their tendril-formed pe- 
tioles, and growing in a crowded manner over bushes and 
trees: the present species is of the latter kind. It has been 
under our observation for two years, and appears to be quite 
hardy. It will grow in any kind of garden-soil, and, like its con- 
geners, is suitable for covering trellis-work or for planting against 
a wall; but it does not appear to be a strong growing species. 
It is readily increased by cuttings and seeds. /. S. 
Fig. 1, 2. Stamens :—magnified. 
