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Eucharis—continwed. 
The cultivation of these beautiful flowers is not so 
difficult as is popnlarly supposed. Where so many fail is in 
over-foreing the bulbs with a view to obtaining a third 
flowering season, instead of remaining content with two; 
another mistake is allowing a season of rest. By far 
the best results are obtained by those who do not dry 
off the plants after flowering. All dead and decaying 
matter should be removed from the bulbs previous to 
potting, and if freshly imported they should be placed 
in a vessel of water for a day; this will tend to cleanse 
them of “‘mite.’’ The bulbs should not be covered entirely 
at first; they shonld, in fact, be started before the operation 
is complete, maintaining a temperature of 70deg. and in a 
moist atmosphere. Weak liquid cow-manure is the best 
stimulant for Eucharis. 
Oceasionally both Mealy Bug and Thrips infest 
Enucharis ; but these are comparatively easy to cope with 
by eprmenie the plants with a good insecticide. There 
is, however, a pest which is far more _ formidable. 
It is popularly known as the Envcharis Mite, but 
this is not a very appropriate name, as the Mite may be 
found on numberless Amaryllidaceous plants, grown alike 
under glass and ontside. It is a species of Rhizoglyphus, 
and it ruins thousands of bulbs annually, and always acts 
prejudicially upon the crop. The chief symptoms of attack 
are a yellowing and dying away of the foliage. Where 
the attack is very severe the bulbs seldom get over it ; but 
a weak preparation of Kerosene Emulsion carefully applied, 
taking care that the roots are kept free from the insecticide, 
will oust the enemy. 
To the species described on p. 536, Vol. I., the following 
should be added: 
E. Bakeriana (Baker's). 7. like those of FE. grandiflora, with 
the corona of EF. candida, 24in. in diameter ; umbels four- to six- 
flowered ; scape 10in. to 18in. high. January and May. 2. four 
or five, on stout petioles, elliptic, 10in. to 18in. long, very dark 
een, closely striated with many obscure nerves. Bulb ovoid, 
rown-scaly. Colombia, 1890. (B. M. 7144; G. C. 1890, 
vii., f. 61, 1899, xxvi., p. 249.) 
E. burfordensis (Burford Lodge).* fl. over 3in. across and 
about 2in. long, bell-shaped. J. like those of E. Mastersii, but 
narrowed as in E. Stevensii. 1899. A supposed hybrid between 
the species named. (G. C. 1899, xxvi., p. 247.) 
E. Clibrani (Clibran’s). A synonym of Urceocharis Clibrani. 
E. elmetana (Elmet Hall). A hybrid stated to have been raised 
between E. Sanderi and E. grandiflora ; it is described as of 
freer growth than FE. Sanderi. (G. C. Nov. 4, 1899, p. 345.) 
E. andifiora fragrans (fragrant). . usually six to a 
peduncle, much more fragrant than in the type. /. small, sub- 
erect, channelled, with a distinct curvature, Origin uncertain. 
E. g. Lowii (Low's). 1. white, as large as those of the type, 
each segment having its side edges considerably incurved ; 
corona short. J. resembling those of E. candida, but larger, 
borne on tall footstalks. Colombia, 1893. A supposed natural 
hybrid between EF. grandiflora and EB. Sandert. (G. C, 1893, 
Xiii., pp. 455, 538, f. 78.) 
E. g. Moorei (Moore's). fl. smaller than in the type; corona 
white inside, with a fine, yellow line where the filaments run 
down; teeth between the filaments large and acute. 7. roundish, 
much smaller than in the species. 1888, A distinct variety. 
E. Hartwegiana is correctly placed under Caliphruria 
(which see), according to J. G. Baker. 
E. Lehmanni(Lehmann's). 1. white, l4in. in diameter, about 
four in an umbel; corona deeply twelve-toothed. J. two, 
elliptic-oblong. Popayan, 1889. Closely allied to EF. candida. 
It produces seed freely. (R. G. 1889, p. 313, t. 1300, f. 1.) 
E. Mastersii (Dr. Masters’). #. nearly sessile; perianth tube 
2in. to 2sin. long; limb 3in. in diameter, the segments ovate, 
much imbricated; staminal cup striped green; pedicels short ; 
umbel two-flowered; scape less than lft. long. February. 
1. distinetly petiolate, oblong, acute, 8in. to 10in. long, 4in. to 
5in. broad. Bulb l4in. to 2in. in diameter. Colombia, 1885. 
(B. M. 68314; G. C. 1899, xxvi., p. 241.) 
E. Sanderi is the correct name of EF. Sanderiana. 
’ E. S.- multiflora (many-flowered), l. five or six, considerably 
smaller than those of the Epes stripes of the staminal cup green. 
Colombia, 1885. (B. M. 6831B.) 
E. Stevensii (Stevens’).* . pure white, tinted with yellow on 
the outside of the corona, 3in. to 34in. across; umbels about 
seven-flowered. J. 12in. to 14in. long, 5in. to 6in. broad. 1883. 
A hybrid between EF. candida and E. Sanderi. (G. C. 1899, 
XXVi., p. 243.) 
EUCHLZAENA. E. mevicana (B. M. 6414) is the correct 
name of FZ, luxurians, 
EUCHRESTA (from euchrestos, useful; in allusion to 
the medicinal qualities of the seeds). Orp. Leguminose. 
A small genus (two species) of stove or greenhouse shrubs; 
one is found in the Indian Archipelago, on the Himalayas, 
and in Formosa, and the other is Japanese. Flowers white, 
scattered at the sides of the rachis of a terminal or axillary 
raceme ; calyx shortly sinuate-toothed ; standard oblong, 
slightly recurved; wings narrow-oblong, free. Leaves 
alternate, impari-pinnate ; leaflets three to seven, opposite, 
exstipellate. HE. japonica is a greenhouse shrub, thriving 
in any ordinary soil. Propagated by seeds or by cuttings 
of the ripened shoots, inserted in sand, under a hand-glass, 
in heat. 
E. japonica (Japanese). fl, bluish-white, ten to thirty in a 
terminal raceme. J. trifoliolate; leaflets coriaceous, glabrous, 
obovate-elliptic, obtuse or slightly produced at apex, the 
terminal one 2in. to 4in. long. A. lft. to 14ft. Japan, 1865. 
Plant unbranched, erect or slightly decumbent at base. (R. G. 
1865, t. 487.) 
EUCLEA. Syns. Brachycheila, Kellaua, Rymia, The 
species are found in tropical and South Africa. 
EUCNEMIS. A synonym of Govenia (which see), 
EUCOMIS. Syn. Basilea. This genus now embraces 
ten species, one of which is found in tropical Africa. 
Flowers green, pedicellate, in a dense or elongated 
raceme ; perianth persistent, with six sub-equal, spreading 
segments ; stamens six, shorter than the perianth ; scape 
simple, leafless. Leaves radical, oblong or elongated. 
Bulb tunicated, often rather large. 
E. punctata is the commonest of the species yet intro- 
duced, and it is well worthy of a place in gardens in a 
favoured part of this country. A light, rich soil is best, 
and the bulbs should be planted some 5in, deep in autumn, 
protecting their quarters with light litter. The foliage is 
very bold, and this, combined with the tuft of leaves sur- 
mounting the flower-spike, gives the plant a distinct 
appearance. Species like E. punctata make a very good 
pot plant for the greenhouse; while the more recently 
introduced E. zambesiaca needs stove treatment. The 
potting should be done in autumn, giving but little water 
during winter. Propagation is effected by offsets in 
October. 
To the species described on pp. 537-8, Vol. I., the 
following should be added: 
E. clavata (club-shaped). A synonym of F. regia. 
E. pallidifiora (pale-flowered). _/l., perianth 1jin. in diameter, 
the segments greenish-white, oblong, acute; raceme lft. long, 
24in. in diameter, crowned with a tuft of thirty small leaves ; 
peduncle 14ft. to 2ft. long, cylindrical. J. five or six to a 
sous oblanceolate, sub-erect, over 2ft. long, 4in. to Sin, broad. 
1887. 
E. regia (royal). (#., perianth 4in. long; raceme dense, 
oblong, 3in. to 6in. long, with a terininal tuft of twenty to 
thirty reduced leaves; peduncle clavate, 3in. to 6in, long, 
i. six to eight, lingulate, obtuse, lft. to Isft. long, 3in. to 
4in. broad. Bulb globose, 2in. to 3in. in diameter. 1702 and 
1862. Syn. E. clavata (Ref. B. 238). 
E. robusta (robust). #., perianth gin. to jin. long; raceme 
dense, oblong, 6in. to 8in. long, crowned with a tuft of 
twenty to thirty reduced leaves; peduncle very short. J. ensi- 
form, acute, 2ft. long, 2in. broad, very thick, crisped on the 
margin. Bulb large. 1894. 
E. zambesiaca (Zambesi). 7., pedicels shorter ; raceme longer 
and denser; scape not spotted. J. firmer. Otherwise like 
E. punctata. Eastern tropical Africa, 1886. Stove. 
EUCRYPHIA. Syn. Carpodontos. Flowers white, 
showy, axillary, solitary, pedunculate; sepals four, free ; 
petals fonr, broad, much imbricated; stamens very 
numerous, hypogynous. Leaves opposite, coriaceous, 
simple or pinnate, entire, toothed, or crenate. 
E. pinnatifolia is a valuable hardy deciduous shrub 
owing some 10ft. to 12ft. high in its native country), as it 
will flourish even in the vicinity of towns. The flowers are 
some 3in. in diameter, pure white, with long filaments and 
bright yellow anthers, and are produced in late summer. 
To get the best results it should be planted in a sunny spot 
where the wood can get well ripened. Hardly less attrac- 
tive than the flowers is the Rose-like foliage, which in 
autumn assumes a beantiful orange tint. 
To the species described on p. 538, Vol, I., the follow- 
ing variety should be added : 
E. Billardieri Milliganii (Milligan’s). Plant smaller and 
more compact in all its parts than the type, the leaves 
often all less than 4in. long. Tasmania, 1891. (B. M. 7200.) 
