368 EEPOETS OP THE FLORAL COMMITTEE, 



FiCATE. With it was exhibited another with fewer markings on 

 the leaves, supposed to be a variety of P. arrjenteus, 



Chameranthemum Beyrichii (Weir, No. 11): — a handsome 



variegated Acanthaceous plant, related to Eranthemiim, It had 



oval leaves, which on the plant exhibited were four to five inches 



long and three inches wide, dark motley green, with a broad stripe 



of white down the centre, and radiating towards the edge. It 



was thought deserving a Fiest-Class Certificate as a finely 

 variecrated stove herb. 



Eranthemnm verbenaceum (Weir, No. 1 3) :— a stove Acanthad, 

 with ovate-lanceolate leaves, nearly covered with dull silvery 

 variegation. It w^as awarded a Second-Class Cektificate. 



Weir, No. 39: — A stove Acanthad from Quemeidos, said to 

 grow a foot and a half high. It had moderate-sized broadish 

 oval leaves, the midrib and primary veins marked out with 

 silvery lines. This was Commended. 



Weir, H"o. 34 :— Resembling No. 39, but not quite so dis- 

 tinctly marked. ' 



Weir, No. 43 : — A compact-growing stove Acanthad, with small 

 ovate leaves, about a couple of inches in length, with dull silvery 

 ribs and veins. 



Weir, No. 51: — Another Acanthad, probably Erantheuium leu- 

 coneunun, of dwarf habit, the leaves netted with silvery lines. 



May 6, I8fj-^.— The Rev. Joshua Dix in the Chair. 



Several subjects of interest were shown on this occasion, as 

 the following memoranda will testify : 



Eetinospora pisifera, var. aurea :— from Mr. Standish, Bag- 

 shot. . The graceful Japanese Betinospora pisifera became tolerably 

 well known last year, as one of the meritorious coniferous novelties 

 of the season ; one of the chief peculiarities of the plant being its 

 light feathery aspect, arising from the spreading of the pointed 

 leaf-scales which clothe its finely branched spray. The present 

 variety differs, like Thuja aurea differs from its allies, by having 

 the young growth of a distinct lively yellowish colour. It was 

 awarded a First-Class Certificate. 



Eurya angustifolia :— from Mr. Standisii. Provisionally so 

 named. This plant gained a Fiest-Class Certificate. It 

 formed a compact bush, with narrow or lanceolate acuminate 

 leaves, broadest above the centre, and having an irregular edge 

 of cream colour. It was a distinct plant of ornamental character, 

 and supposed to be hardy. 



