in the prefs. It muft be remarked that our author follows 

 Jussieu in calling that part a calyx, which we, in conformity 

 with the Linnean language, have elfewhere termed the co- 

 rolla. Perhaps we might, with quite as much propriety, 

 fay that thefe flowers have* neither calyx nor corolla, but 

 only ftamens furrounding the piftillum. But as Dr. Smith 

 has obferved, in his Introduction to Botany, difputing about 

 names is endlefs. 



This is a beautiful low fhrub, and has as yet but rarely 

 flowered in our gardens. The plant from which our drawing 

 was taken, was communicated by MeiTrs. Loddiges and Sons, 

 in July i8c8. 



Native of the neighbourhood of Port-Jackfon in New- 

 Holland. Is propagated by layers. Requires the flielter of 

 a greenhoule. 



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