described, divided into three sections ; the first, Eumimosa, 

 has the stamens and petals equal in number ; in the second 

 and third sections the stamens are twice as numerous as the 

 petals : but one, Hahbasia, has the valves of the pods jointed ; 

 the other, Ameria^ to which the species before us belongs, 

 has the valves continuous, not jointed. Each section is sub- 

 divided into natural groups, by which the determination of 

 the species is very much facilitated ; the sub-division contain- 

 ing this plant comprehends six other species, none of which 

 appear to be in this country, unless perchance, M. lucidulay 

 which has flowered at Berlin, should have found its way 

 hither. 



It requires such protection in this country as is given to 

 Verbenas, Acacias, and things of that description. It grows 

 well in a mixture of light loam and leaf mould, and may be 

 readily propagated by cuttings in the usual manner. 



