This genus was named by Dr. Smiru in honor of our late 
friend Mr. Zier, a learned and induftrious botanift, who, - 
having been appointed to a profefforfhip in a Polifh Univertfity, 
was preparing to leave this country, but was prevented by a 
chronic difeafe which terminated in death. 
We are not fond of fpecific names taken from thofe of 
botanifts; but, as in this cafe it ferves to point out the particular 
fpecies from which Dr. Smrru eftablifhed the genus, we adopt 
it. Native of New South Wales. <A tolerably hardy green- 
houfe fhrub. Propagated by cuttings. Communicated by 
Mefirs. LoppicEs. 
