luxuriantly such plants as Piptanthus nepalensis, Eleagnuses, Pitto- 

 sporums, and a number of shrubs and plants that are treated as 

 greenhouse plants in the more rigid north. Devonshire is indeed a 

 favoured locality, and a number of shrubs and plants live out during 

 the winter that, with us, and especially further north, require consider- 

 able shelter, and in some cases greenhouse protection. In the open 

 ground is to be seen growing freely large patches of the rarer sorts of 

 Arbutus, Hollies, Photinias, and many of that better class of shrubs 

 too seldom seen and cultivated ; and a large collection of Conifers are 

 grown here, and we particularly noticed a very beautiful specimen of 

 Araucaria imbricata, with the same regular symmetrical form as the 

 famed Dropmore specimen, only not so large. How such an exquisite 

 tree must tempt many to become a purchaser of one or more of this 

 noble plant! Many fine specimens of Conifers are to be seen here, and 

 our attention was attracted by two varieties of Cupressus Lambertiana, 

 one throwing its shoots in a horizontal direction, and the other 

 maintaining an erect and close growth. Both varieties are handsome, 

 and appear to be equally hardy. A small plant of Picea amabilis, 

 which promises to be a noble companion for Picea Nordmanniana and 

 nobilis ; and small plants of Picea grandis and bracteata, both of which 

 give promise of great beauty, are also planted out. No doubt these 

 three species will prove very valuable additions to our hardy orna- 

 mental Conifers. 



Close by the nursery is the private residence of Mr. Veitch, in the 

 garden belonging to which are some new species of Conifers, of which 

 we hope to give a description at some future time. Here, in a sheltered 

 nook, close by the dwelling house, the beautiful Eugenia Ugni had 

 ripened its fruit, which is of the size of a large black Currant. It is our 

 impression that the Elugenia Ugni is destined to become an important 

 plant, and that it will be much valued and cultivated for its fruit, for 

 when peifectli/ ripe, the flavour bears a close resemblance to a good 

 Pine-apple ; in fact, it is a rich aromatic and indescribable flavour, 

 being something between that of a good Pine and the Hautbois Straw- 

 berry, and even in gathering this rich odour is left on the fingers. In 

 the Camellia house is a large plant of the Lapageria rosea trained over 

 a portion of the house, and had then several of its rich scarlet blossoms 

 fully expanded. It is a most valuable and beautiful climber, and 

 seems to do best in a soil composed chiefly of peat and fibrous matter. 

 This plant is not sufficiently known yet, for on its first introduction 

 many were puzzled as to the treatment it should have, and in some 

 instances it was treated as a hothouse plant, and in others as a green- 

 house plant. A cool and shaded situation seems to suit it best, and 

 when planted out in a border in a Camellia house, or in a cool and 

 shady conservatory, it will no doubt do well. In the same house 

 Fuchsia pendulina was in full bloom, and the Camellias were in most 

 luxuriant health, and covered with a profusion of plump buds such as 

 are not often seen. Geraniums are grown very well here, a house 

 being devoted entirely to specimens. We noticed at the outside end 

 of one of the houses a large plant of Fuchsia Dominiana, that had been 

 flowering freely, and was now cased for the winter. This is really a 



