as well planted in the open border as when grown in the 
greenhouse. They are natives of the East Indies, and 
were introduced in 1776. These plants may be grown 
from cuttings or from seed, the latter being preferable. 
The seed should be sown in the hothouse or hotbed about 
the first of January, in an average temperature of not 
less than 70°, and grown on in the same manner, and 
planted in the flower garden at the same time as other 
tender bedding plants. Planted eighteen inches apart 
each way, they completely cover the ground. 
CALYCANTHUS. 
“AN HIS is frequently called Strawberry Shrub, Carolina 
= Allspice, and many other local names. The variety 
Floridus is a native deciduous plant, remarkable for the 
scent of the flowers, which is commonly thought to 
resemble that of ripe fruit, as well as for their peculiar 
eolor. It is a native of the Southern States, perfectly 
hardy, and will grow in almost any soil or situation. 
Propagated by see ‘s or offSets. The bark of this species 
is used in the adulteration of cinnamon. There are other 
species and varieties, but this is the more conspicuous 
and desirable. 
TRITOMA. 
A@NHE Tritoma, or Red Hot Poker plant, and also Flame 
Flower, as it is popularly Known, isa very beautiful 
half-hardy herbaceous plant,: native of the South of 
Africa. The genus consists of about half a dozen species, 
the finest being Uvaria Grandiflora, a plant admirably 
adapted for single clumps on the lawn, or among shrub- 
bery, where its tall spikes of orange-red flowers make an 
