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ACANTHEPHIPPIUM (the derivation of this word 
is not apparent). Orp. Orchidacee. A peculiar class of 
terrestrial stoveorchids. Flowers rather large, racemose, few; 
sepals combined in a broad oblique pitcher, including the 
petals, which are adnate to the base of the column; column 
short, produced into a long foot. Pseudo-bulbs oblong. 
Leaves few, large, longer than the scapes. The best 
species are the two first-mentioned. They will thrive well 
in sandy peat, with a quantity of small stones, broken pots, 
or gravel. A great deal of heat and moisture are absolutely 
essential during the growing period. Propagated, as soon 
as growth commences, by dividing the pseudo-bulbs. 
A. bicolor (two- coloured).* fl. purple and gerom, about 2in. long, 
naate, produced in clusters of three or four together; 
— blong-lanceolate, acutish; lateral lobes of lip rounded. 
une, kh. 9in. Ceylon, 1833. 
A. Curtisii (Curtis’s).* fl. same sha ape 
A: Sr oe purple spots, light 
ace nail of lip ales keels yellowish, ect" white with 
Malay Archipelago, 1881. The five keels between the 
side Tanis distinguish it from the foregoing species and A. 
as above Ape t the lip), 
rose, and ;. column 
. 
A, javanicum (Javanese).* fl. yellow and red, with distinct 
longitudinal stripes; petals triangular; lip three-lobed ; lateral 
lobes truncate ; intermediate lobe constricted in middle, ovate, 
and tuberculate at the apex, fleshy on both sides at base, 
bie truncate emarginate inflexed teeth. September. h. l4ft. 
va, 1843. 
A. sylhetense (Sylhet). fl. white, with many irregular spots and 
blotches towards the extremities of the pot POFO. June, 
9in. Sylhet, 1837. 
sea lavender). 
evergreen plan 
ORD. Plantaginacee. Dwarf hardy tufted 
plants, distinguished from allied genera in having 
thriving best ina net soil, | 
i “The flowers are similar to Statice 
s E by seeds (which germinate slowly), 
a a E alin arg ee shaded border, and 
transplanted when large enough to handle; or by cuttings 
and very carefully made divisions. The cuttings should be 
tear is in late summer, and placed in a frame, to remain 
there during the winter. 
A. glumaceum (prickly fl. rose, ee about jin. across, 
= six to eight in a be ikel W Summer. 1. densely packed and 
ted with spines. A. 6in. Armenia, 1851. Very com- 
pact an distinct.” Wee Statice Ararati. 
A. Kotschyi (Kotschy’s). fl. white. A good species, but very 
rarely seen in British gardens, 
icate, from twel 
Summer, nt yo eaten 
Cities, 1873. A rare and handsome opin 
n the preceding, See á 
ete 
THE DICTIONARY OF GARDENING, : 
_ACANTHOLIMON (from akanthos,a spine,and limon, — 
pcr pointed rigid leaves. They are of rather Saat ated 2 
"A, latifoling 
ACANTHOPHENIX (from akantha, a spine, and | 
phoinia, the Date Palm). ORD. Palmacew. A very elegant — 
stove palm, differing from Areca principally in habit, and _ 
requiring a light sandy soil and a summer temperature ~ 
of 65deg. to 80deg., winter 55deg. to 65deg. Increased 
by seeds only; these germinate best in a moist bottom ` 
heat, and a well decomposed compost of one part loam, — 
one of peat, one of leaf mould, and the remainder of sand. — 
They may remain in this soil for two or three years. 
A, crinita (hairy).* 7. spirally arranged, in threes, the central one 
being female, l. the fronds are arched, broadly ovate in outline, 
pectinately pinnate in division, with long linear acuminate seg- 
ments, paler beneath. The stem is densely armed with black, 
eae spines, and much swollen towards the base, Sey- 
chelles, 1 
ACANTHORHIZA (from akantha, a spine, and rhiza, — 
a root), ORD. Palmacee. A small genus of stove palms, — 
differing from Trithrinax by the aérial roots of the trunk 
hardening into spines (which are horizontal or pointed 
upwards), and by the blade of the leaf being divided ~ 
down to the petiole. They delight in a rich loamy — 
soil, and are propagated by seeds, in a moist, sweet — 
hotbed, in spring. 
A. aculeata (spiny).* Z. orbicular, "gr neg slit into numerous 
linear-lanceolate, glabrous fe , deep-green above, silve 
beneath; petioles slender; the trunk is covered with a network — a 
of branching Mexico, 1879. SYN. Chamerops staura- — 
A. Wallisii (Wallis’s).* A recent introduction from tropical — 
America, and not yet much cultivated; it is a tall palm with -~ 
en Sar ves, 
ee Ora aati fe 
‘ACANTHOSTACHY UI (from ‘ikinthos, aspine,and — 
stachys,a spike). ORD. Bromeliacea. A monotypic genus of ; 
stove evergreen herbaceous plants; of easy culture in a com- 
post of equal parts sand, decayed wood, and rotten leaves. 
Propagated by suckers, which strike readily in be © 
heat. - 
A. strobilacea (cone-fruited). fl. red and yellow; scape simple, 
long, scurfy; bracts coloured. June. Jl. radical, very long, in- 
curved, narrow, thick, oe a spiny-toothed, covered 
with white scurf. A. Brazil, 1840. 
ACANTHUS Pa akanthos, a spine; several species 
being spiny or prickly). Bear’s Breech. ORD. Acanthacew. 
A group of stately, ornamental perennial plants, mostly 
hardy, remarkable for their vigorous growth and beautiful 
foliage. Flowers sessile, crowded, spicate; corolla tubular, 
one-lipped; lip three lobed. To attain perfection they — 
require a deep soil, and a situation fully exposed to the ~ 
sun. They will, however, thrive moderately well in 
common soil and partial shade. The habit being connie a 
a bold one, they are most suited for isolated tufts, — 
backgrounds of mixed borders, and the wild Eisen 
Propagated by seeds, sown in gentle heat, or by divisio 
of the roots, in autumn or early spring. e 
A. carduifolius (thistle-leaved). jl. blue. August. h. 3ft. 
Cape of Good Hope, 1816. Greenhouse species. 
A. hispanicus (Spanish). f. white August. l. large, shining, 
and deeply cut, he 2 2ft. Spain, 1700. te the acila of al 
ra) * e, e ax 
“st a ae see ea si of p o R 
ni une. , e 
lees : etiaro ei Aaro ft Dalmatia, "1869. 
Ae aeaemeamal (artean a with Ah lati- 
Jolius. 
mollis (soft).* fl. white or rose, sessile in the axils of the deepl 
hed oie spikes about lsft. Summer. l. eer 
B Cocbr 2 te in outline, 2ft. long by Ift. broad. A. to 4ft. 
d-leaved).* A egei of A. mollis, but but 
larger diag pore ro ust in every part. This 
is probably the best yh: ; it is one of the rene suitable for ns 
tropical a, A warm sunny spot is needful, SYN. SYN. A. lust 
__ tanicus. Fig. 8. 
A. ae doa (mountain).* 
_Africa, 1865. A nag 
a niger wh). J popii whita y 
rose. Aug 
aad. unarmed, glabrous, shining green, 
