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Aphelandra fascinator is aColombian species which has been 
in cultivation since 1873, having been introduced by Mr. J. Linden. 
The leaves are attractive as well as the dense spikes of brilliant 
scarlet flowers, and as the latter are freely produced during the 
winter months we have in this Acanthad a particularly useful plant 
for the warm moist greenhouse. 
Spiraea Wilsoni has been introduced into cultivation by Messrs. 
J. Veitch 
apex, and rounded corymbs of small white flowers terminating tbe 
short branches. 
The Rhododendron is a new species which Messrs. Veitch have 
obtained from Western China. It is probably most nearly allied 
to the Himalayan AR. triflorum, Hook. f., and is chiefly interesting 
on account of its yellow flowers. 
Buddleia officinalis is very similar to the now well-known 
B.. variabilis, Hemsl., of which several fine forms have been 
introduced into gardens by Messrs. Veitch. It differs in having 
the corolla pubescent outside, and also in the character of the 
tomentum on the underside of the leaves. The specimen figured 
was obtained from a plant raised from seed presented by Professor 
Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum, to which establishment it had 
been sent i from the Yang-tze valley. The 
species is also found in the provinces of Shensi and Kansu, and its 
ower-buds are collected and carried to Hankow, where they are 
sold as a medicine. 
