14 THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
flowers are in perfection, is indeed to us impossible, but we adopt 
the next best course, which is to present the best possible portrait 
of the tree, with the life-size figure of a portion of a flowering 
branch. Our esteemed friend, Mr. A. McKenzie, has lately given 
prominence to this lovely tree, in his papers on “ Park and Garden 
Shrubberies,” which perhaps will render additionally welcome the 
two beautiful engravings Mr. Damman’s pencil has provided us with. 
Kelreuteria paniculata is a member of the great order Sapin- 
dacee, in which we find the horse chestnut, the pavia, and the 
acers and negundos. It is a native of China, and its introduction 
to this country dates from 1763. The leafage is pinnate, the 
leaflets deeply toothed, of a pleasing dark green colour; the flowers 
are in light panicles of a deep yellow colour, and are plentifully 
produced in the month of July. We had several beautiful specimens 
of this tree for several years in our gardens at Stoke Newington, 
and as they were quite unhurt by the dreadful winter of 1860-61, 
there can be no question of its hardiness. From one of our trees 
the subjoined figures were prepared. S. H. 
JANUARY FLOWERS. 
BY ROBERT OUBRIDGE, 
Church Walk Nursery, Stoke Newington, N. 
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=$I1TH the assistance of a forcing-pit, or plant stove, it is 
quite surprising what a rich display of flowers may be 
had during January, provided the cultivator frames his 
work accordingly. Much can be done in this direction 
; witha warm greenhouse; but there are so many things 
flowering in the month that require a greater heat to have them in 
bloom, and there are others that cannot be grown at all without a 
stove. My intention in alluding to this subject now, is to show 
that the production of flowers in January, when they are not only 
worth more, but are more highly appreciated than in any other month 
of the year, is not such a very difficult task. For some years past, 
I have done as much with winter flowers as most people, and there- 
fore know something about the best sorts, and the easiest way by 
whieh they may be had in bloom at a given moment; I would not 
of course suggest that any of the best summer flowers should be 
neglected; but I would strongly advise those who are interested in 
the matter, to do more than has hitherto been done to make their 
plant houses brighter, and to provide a more abundant supply of 
cut flowers for the decoration of the dinner-table, and for hand bou- 
quets. To assist those readers who may be desirous to act upon 
the hint given, I will particularize a few of the finest things that 
may be had in flower in January, and offer a few brief remarks on 
their culture. 
In the greenhouse, or conservatory, if a comfortable temperature 
is maintained, may be had Coronilla glauca, an old-fashioned plant, 
with bright yellow flowers, which is as nearly hardy as possible. It 
