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assuming in their native positions the character of tim- 
ber trees, but in this country their most vigorous growth 
is easily accommodated in a good sized greenhouse, where 
their bright yellow flowers are very ornamental. They 
are chiefly natives of New Holland, a few being found 
in the East and West Indies. The cuttings do not root 
freely, and are best raised from seed. 
ACHIMENES. 
NE of the finest of modern introductions, the whole 
= of the species being splendid Summer ornaments of 
the greenhouse. Flowers of all shades, from white to 
crimson. The scaly buds or rhizomes require to be kept 
perfectly dormant in Winter, and about January to be 
potted -in light loam and leaf mould, plunged into a 
moderate hot bed, and encouraged with a warm, genial 
atmosphere. When they have attained a few inches in 
height they may be placed several together in a shallow 
pan, or repotted separately, and by the end of April 
gradually inured to the temperature of the greenhouse, 
where they afford a blaze of beauty the whole of the 
Summer. They are mostly natives of Mexico and Gua- 
temala, though a few have been received from the West 
Indies. 3 
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ALONSOA. © 
:=HE Mock Fiower. The species are low under shrubs, 
= or herbaceous plants, natives of Peru, and two of 
them, Incisifola and Linearis, are very crnamental, either 
in the greenhouse, or grown as annuals in the open bor- 
der during Summer. They thrive well in any light rich 
soil, and are readily increased by seeds or cuttings. They 
