was pronounced as far superior to the imported as a ripe peach to a <ri*ccn one, and 

 the .^luscat of Alexandria has been produced in the open air weighing Hi pounds to 

 the buru-h. On this subject the reader will do well to consult Mr. Allen's book, 

 which we have been tempted to notice botli for its intrinsic merits and to afford an 

 opportunity to introduce a copy of his froutispiece, representing a drapery of a model 

 appearance, as it should look when the vines are properly cultivated, and as several 

 do look which we have this season been delighted to visit, and to partake of their 

 products. 



Our author says of this house, "it had four sets of vines planted in it; it was a 

 matter of doubt with me at first whether or not the vines were too much crowded, 

 but since they have matured a fine crop of Grapes, and the fruit on the two inside 

 sets of vines was fully equal in quality and quantity to those where the roots were 

 in the open border, and had more room to ramble and extend themselves." 



There is every encouragement from all that has passed, to plant the Grape vine 

 both in Graperies and in the open air, and this book will tell the best ways of doing 

 each. 



NEW PLANTS. 



Taxcs Lindlevaxa. a. Murray, in Edinh. neio Phil. Journal, i., 204. 



" Leaves two-ranked, linear, flat, of smaller size and narrower than in the common 

 British Yew (T. baccata, L.) and the prickle at the end of the leaf is more developed. 

 Berries exactly like those of the Irish Yew, growing on the under side of the branch. 

 Seeds nearly globose, putty coloured. Branches exceedingly long and pendulous. Wood 

 almost as elastic as whalebone — a property which has been turned to useful account by 

 the Indians, who make their bows of it. As I have only an imperfect specimen of the 

 hranch and seed, I am sorry that I cannot give more than the above very meagre descrip- 

 tion. The tree is from 40 to 30 feet high. One which my brother measured was 50 

 inches in circumference at 5 feet from the ground. Another at the same height measured 

 5 feet 10 inches in circumference. It was found growing on the sides of a glen under 

 the shade of larger trees which grow higher up. It would consequently make a good 

 filler-up where ordinary underwood does not readily grow. I have named it after Dr. 

 Lindley, whose courtesy and kindness, both now and formerly, in examining for me and 

 reporting upon specimens sent from abroad, I take this opportunity of gratefully ac- 

 knowledging." 



Ca'xna Warszewiczii Dieir. Warszewicz's Canna. (Cannaceae. ) Central America. — 

 A stove plant ; growing three feet high ; with scarlet flowers ; appearing in summer ; 

 increased by seeds and ofi'sets ; grown in good rich soil. Bot. Mag., pi. 4854. 



One of the finest of the Cannas, introduced into German gardens in 1849, by M. Yon 

 Warszewicz. from Costa Rica. The stem, and more especially the peduncles, ovaries, 

 calyx and bracts are of a fine blood red color, and the flowers of a brilliant scarlet. It 

 attains the height of three to four feet. This species is as easily cultivated as the com- 

 mon Indian shot, and in the German gardens it is planted out in the same way we set 

 dahlias, salvias, &c. The roots are perennial, and easily wintered in any greenhouse, 

 very brilliant species, and well deserves speedy introduction. — Bot Mag., June. 



