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Brassavola—continued. 
B. Digbyana and B. glauca) are now referred to Lelia, 
under the same specific names. The plants require similar 
treatment to that recommended for Cattleya. 
B. elegans (elegant). A synonym of Tetramicra rigida. 
BRASSIA. ‘This genus embraces about a score 
species. To those described on pp. 209-10, Vol. I., the 
following should be added : : 
B. bicolor (two-coloured), fl. yellow and brown; sepals 2sin. 
long, acuminate; petals 14in. long ; lip lanceolate-oblong, 1gin. 
long, the margin slightly undulated; scape erect, many- 
flowered. 7. linear-oblong. Pseudo-bulbs oblong or ovoid-oblong, 
somewhat compressed. Peru. (L., t 378.) 
B. brachiata (branched). jl. very large, seven to ten in a 
raceme; sepals light yellowish-green, spotted near the base, 
6in. long; petals 4in. long, with more spots at base ; lip light 
yellow, the basal half with revolute margins; crest white, 
spotted with orange. J. linear-lanceolate, Jin. to 12in. long. 
ee eae 3in. to Sin. long. Guatemala, 1843. (B. R. 1847, 
t. } 
B. caudata hieroglyphica (hieroglyphic). In this variety 
the spots are more prominent and of hieroglyphic appearance. 
wy te 
B. cinnamomea (cinnamon). A synonym of B. Keiliana. 
B. elegantula (rather elegant). jl. small;-sepals green, with 
brown bars, spreading ; lip white, with two keels, hairy inside, 
dotted purplish-brown in front of the calli; raceme two- to five- 
flowered. 7. and pseudo-bulbs glaucous. Mexico, 1885. An 
elegant species. 
B. guttata(striped). A form of B. macwata. 
B. Keiliana (Keil’s). jl. disposed in a loose, many-flowered 
raceme ; sepals and petals at first yellow, eventually turning 
brownish-orange ; lip whitish ; bracts boat-shaped, longer than 
the ovaries. Colombia, A dwarf and compact species; it 
will thrive in the Cattleya house. (R. G. 1862, t. 365; R. X. O., 
t. 45, three forms.) Syns. B. cinnamomea and Oncidium 
Keilianum. 
. K. tristis (sad). . spider-like, borne in long spikes; sepals 
and petals deep sepia-brown; lip lemon-yellow, with a semi- 
circular series of brown spots at the base, the apical tail longer 
and springing more abruptly from the light yellow blade. 1895. 
A curious variety. (R. X. O., t. 45, £.3; W. O. A. 347.) 
. Lewisii (Lewis's). jl. ten to twelve in a raceme ; sepals and 
petals greenish-yellow, spotted with brown; lip pale yellow, 
with white keels and orange marks; raceme about Qin. long. 
1. linear-oblong, 6in. long. Pseudo-bulbs oblong. Habitat not 
recorded. 1893. 
B. maculata major (larger). (jl. freely produced ; sepals and 
petals greenish-yellow, spotted brown ; lip white, spotted dark 
rown. Jamaica. 
B. signata, (marked). /l. small, seven to ten to a scape; sepals 
and petals bright green, spotted with brown in the basal half, 
the former 2in. long, the latter smaller4 lip white, oval, shell- 
like, with two brown-purple spots and a yellow one. J. broadly 
strap-shaped, Yin. to 12in. long. Pseudo-bulbs 3in. to Sin. long, 
two-leaved. Origin unknown. 1. 
BRASSICA. This important genus embraces -about 
eighty species (as many as 150 have been described as 
such), broadly dispersed, but not indigenous in either 
Australia or America. Nine species are natives of 
Britain. Sinapis, which is included here by Bentham 
and Hooker, is kept separate in this work. Some of the 
Kales are used for ornamental purposes, and will grow 
in almost any soil. 
B. oleracea crispa (curled). 7. arching, elegantly cut into curled 
divisions. h. 4ft. An ornamental variety, seen to perfection 
in autumn and winter. 
B. o. fimbriata (fringed). See Borecole. 
B. o. palmifolia (palmate-leaved). 7. produced near the summit 
of the stem, and having an almost Palm-like appearance. h. 6ft. 
An ornamental form, producing a fine effect in summer and 
autumn. 
BRASSO-CATTLEYA. ‘The name given to a 
supposed natural hybrid between Brassavola tuberculata and 
Cattleya intermedia. 
BRASSO-CATT-LZLIA. Lindleyano-elegans is 
the name given to a hybrid (Brasso-Cattleya Lindleyana 
and Lzlio-Cattleya elegans) raised by Lawrence. 
BRAUNEA (in part). 
(which see). 
BRAVOA. Syn. Ceztocapnia.* According to J. G. 
Baker, there are four species, natives of Mexico. Flowers 
red or whitish, usually twin; perianth persistent, the tube 
w 
A synonym of Tiliacora 
THE DICTIONARY OF GARDENING, | 
Bravoa—continued. 
long and almost cylindrical, the lobes short, ovate, sub- 
equal; racemes long. Radical leaves few, lanceolate or 
linear ; cauline ones much smaller. To the information 
given on p. 211, Vol. I., the following should be added : 
B. Bulliana (Bull’s). A synonym of Prochynanthes Bulliana. 
BRAWLINS. See Vaccinium Vitis-Idea. 
BRAYA (named after Count Bray, a German botanist). 
Including Platypetalum. Onpv. Orucifere. A genus 
embracing about a dozen species of tufted, hardy 
perennials, natives of Europe, Asia, Africa, and tropical 
mountainous regions. - Flowers white, pink, or purple; 
sepals short; stamens free; raceme short or elongated, 
sometimes corymbose, often leafy at base; scape usually 
naked, sometimes one-flowered. Leaves radical, spathulate 
or linear, entire or toothed. B. alpina (Syn. B. purpur- 
ascens) has been introduced, but it is of little horticultural 
value. 
BRAZORIA (the original species was discovered on 
the RioBrazas, in Texas). Orp. Labiate. A small genus 
(three species) of hardy annuals, natives of North America. 
Flowers rose-purple, disposed in twiggy racenies or spikes ; 
calyx bilabiate, the upper lip two-lobed, the lower three- 
lobed; corolla with an inflated throat and a more or less 
exserted tube. Leaves oblong, mostly sessile, denticulate, 
the lowest tapering into a petiole; floral ones reduced to 
small bracts. Only one species calls for mention. It 
thrives under ordinary treatment in rich soil. 
B. scutellarioides (Scutellaria-like). ., corolla 4in. long, its 
lobes entire or merely retuse ; spikes or racemes loose, mostly 
anicled. Summer. 2. as above described. h. 14ft. Texas. 
834. SyN. Physostegia truncata (B. M. 3494). 
BREAK. This term has several horticultural mean- 
ings: To put forth new leaves or buds; to “bolt” or 
run to seed prematurely; to depart from the typical 
form, producing a new variety. It is also applicable to 
Vines when they start into growth. If the buds all 
shoot regularly, the whole length of the rod, or cane, is 
termed a “good Break.” On the other hand, if the buds 
fail to start in places, and blank spaces are left on the 
rods, it is considered a ‘‘bad Break.” Bulbs are said to 
Break when they send forth growths and roots. Sometimes 
when a plant produces a sport distinct in character it 
is said to be a Break. The first Break in Chrysanthemums 
is usually about the middle of May, a little earlier or later, 
according to the time of rooting the cuttings. 
BREAKSTONE. See Saxifraga. 
BREAST-WOOD. On espalier and all trees trained 
against walls the wood that grows out in front of the 
trees is termed Breast-wood. If bent in it would form 
unsightly branches. It is much the better plan to cut 
all such Breast-wood into about three eyes at the end of 
July, and then in winter cut back to a couple of eyes, 
entirely removing some if very numerous. 
BREHMIA. A synonym of Strychnos (which see). 
BREMONTIERA (named in honour of M. Bremon- 
tier). _Orp. Leguwminose. A monotypic genus. The 
species, B. Ammowylon, is a stove, evergreen shrub, native 
of Mauritius; it was introduced in 1826, but is probably 
no longer grown. ‘ 
BREVOORTIA ‘(a commemorative name). ORD. 
Iiliaceez. A monotypic genus. The species, B. Ida-maia, 
is the plant described on p. 213, Vol. I., under its old 
name, Brodizwa coccinea. 
BREXIA. Syn. Venana. One or two species, con- 
fined to Madagascar, are referred to this genus. 
BREYNIA (named in honour of Johann Philipp 
Breyn; a German botanist). Syn: Melanthesa. Orv. 
Euphorbiacexw. A genus embracing about a dozen species 
of stove or greenhouse~shrubs or small trees, natives of 
tropical Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific: Islands. 
Flowers moneecious, apetalous, small, axillary, pedicellate, 
solitary in the axils or the males fascieled. Berry globose 
