120 Mr.R. Scott on the Growth of Bambusa arundinacea. 
87. A. punctatus, L. Sp. Pl. p. 1601; Syn. Hep. p. 583 ; 
He Pe 7. 
Hab. Z,_, locis humidis solo argilloso precipue. St. Pandelon. 
St. Sever. Loucrup prope B.-de-Bigorre. 
Tribus 4. Riccizr, Lindenberg. 
36. Spherocarpus, Micheli. 
88. S. Michelii, Bell.; Mont. in Ann. des Se. nat. ix. p. 39; 
Syn. Hep. p. 595. 
Hab. Z civea Dax. “Elle croit sur la terre humide de 
quelques landes de Marensin, par Vancienne route de Bordeaua 
2 Bayonne” (Grateloup, /.c.). 
37. Riccia, Micheli. 
89. R. glauca, L.; Syn. Hep. p. 599. 
Hab. Z, “supra terram argillaceam in locis umbrosis Dax” 
(Grateloup, J. c.) ; locis cultis Stz. Sever. 
90. R. ciliata, Hoffm. ; Syn. Hep. p. 602. 
Hab. Z, “ad terram madidam circa Dax” (Grateloup, /. c.). 
91. R. fluitans, L. ; Syn. Hep. p. 610. 
Hab. Z, “in fontibus Sti. Pandelon, &c.” (Grateloup, J. ¢.) ; 
St. Sever (Dufour !). 
92. R. natans, L.; Syn. Hep. p. 606. 
Hab. Z, “in aquis stagnantibus Sti. Paul, prope Aq. Tarbel- 
licas ” (Grateloup, J. c.). 
XIII.—Remarks on the Growth of Bambusa arundinacea in the 
large Conservatory, Chatsworth. By Mr. Rosrrr Scorrt*. 
In the tropics the Bamboo not only grows with astonishing ra- 
pidity, but attains a very great height,—im some instances as much 
as 100 feet+. This, together with its feathery elegance, places it 
in bold contrast to surrounding vegetation, and entitles it to rank 
second to the noble Palm. But under artificial culture it is in- 
deed seldom seen in anything like its native majesty,—the extent 
of our horticultural structures not admitting of its full develop- 
ment. 
In some degree at least this defect is obviated here, the Bam- 
busa being planted out in a border of rich loam, with plenty of 
room for its roots, and the canes likewise, in most cases, having 
ample accommodation. So situated the Bamboo seems at home. 
* Read before the Botanical Society of Edinburgh, July 12, 1849. 
+ Mr. John Gibson, who collected in India for the Duke of Devonshire, 
has seen the Bamboo 100 feet high. 
