AUGUST. 191 



have seen a large plant produce its noble flowers three times in one 

 year. This being a plant belonging to a class so different in appear- 

 ance to those usually exhibited, would add much to the beauty of the 

 collection. Divulgator. 



[Although we fully agree with our correspondent that a large 

 amount of sameness prevails at our great exhibitions, yet we must 

 also admit that there is much pleasure in periodically viewing even 

 oM friends with their new faces and improved forms, which are year 

 after year much increased in size. We have, however, reason to 

 hope that one or two strangers of distinction may be introduced 

 to our different collections before long ; for a few new plants of 

 first-class merit have been shewn at these great displays this year. 

 First among them must be mentioned the beautiful Ceratostema 

 longiflorum from Messrs. Veitch, a neat-growing shrub with brilliant 

 red tubular blossoms an inch long, '^smooth, polished, and shining. 

 The same nurserymen also exhibited Philesia buxifolia, a promising 

 Chilian plant, with crimson bell-shaped flowers that are very showy. 

 This was stated to be hardy at Exeter. We likewise remarked from 

 the same firm a pretty Veronica, with white spikes tipped and shaded 

 with pink, which will doubtless be an acquisition. Some nice Hoyas 

 have also been exhibited ; and Gaylussacia pulchra from Mr. E. G. 

 Henderson is a promising thing. Concerning the gigantic Lily of 

 India, which has been shewn in good condition this year, we gave 

 some account in our last. It is certainly a noble plant, and we hope 

 it may prove, as it is expected it will be, hardy. Messrs. Osborn 

 had a pretty New Holland Oxylobium, which we hope to see again. 

 Lapageria rosea, a twining plant, was exhibited in better order this 

 year than ever we have seen it ; but we fear it will never become a 

 general favourite. Its flowers, though individually extremely beauti- 

 ful, are produced too scantily. 



The above are all more or less new and distinct, and will serve to 

 vary our groups considerably ; but, as our correspondent suggests, 

 there are doubtless numbers of old plants which improved cultivation 

 might make surpass in beauty even the best of the subjects commonly 

 staged at floral fetes ; and to the discovery of these, as well as to the 

 development of their latent capabilities, we would . beg to direct the 

 attention of those who would wish to " come in first " at our great 

 contests in 1854. — Ed.] 



HINTS FOR THE MONTH. 



Auriculas. Re-pot at once in the usual manner. Young plants 

 that are in small pots should have the old soil only partly removed. 

 If the pots are not new, they should be well washed before using. 

 This is later than some recommend for potting; but we find it answers 

 best, less plants blooming in the autumn. The frames should still 

 face the north, and be kept close for a time. Fumigating will be 

 necessary occasionally. 



