66 NEW OR RARE PLANTS. 



5. PHILIBERT1A GRANDIFLORA. Large flowered Philibertia. 



(Pax. Mag. 



ASCLEPIADACEae. PENTANDRIA, DIGYNIA. 



A very pretty and interesting climbing shrub, of which we possess a 

 drawing made during autumn, and it is our intention shortly to figure it in 

 the ' Cabinet,' when we shall make further observations upon it. 



6. STANHOPEA TIGRINA. Tiger flowered Stanhopea. 



(Bot. Reg. No. 1, 1839. 



ORCHIDACE*.. GYNANDRIA, MONANDR1A. 



This truly beautiful species of Stanhopea was originally received from the 

 neighbourhood of Xalapa, by Messrs. Low & Co., of the Clapton Nursery; 

 and it is now we believe cultivated in several collections. This most singu- 

 lar novelty wliich is displayed in the formation of flowers by the various 

 tribes of plants, none possess that remarkableness in so striking a degree 

 as the tribe under consideration ; and our present species not only possess 

 eminent singularity, but it is beautiful in its colour, and so strikingly blotch- 

 ed and spotted, together with its delightful fragrance as at once to become 

 a subject of peculiar attention. We doubt not but it will soon be in the 

 hands of many growers, as Stanhopeas are generally luxuriant in growth. 

 Tiie treatment required for this plant is similar to the other species, that is, 

 sandy peat, with plenty of drainage, and small pieces of decayed wood, ob- 

 serving to raise the plant considerably above the level of the rim of the pot, 

 otherwise the flowers would in all probability be confined within the pot 

 as the flower stalks shoot downwards. Care must also he taken to allow the 

 plant a proper season of rest when done growing, which will be a means of 

 considerable acceleration to its vigour, during the forthcoming season. 



Erratum. To the kindness of a correspondent we are indebted for the 

 correction to our notice of Hovea Manglesii, and Elicbrysum macranlhum, 

 December No. Vol. VI. We understand that these flowering plants had 

 been introduced into this country by Robert Mangles, Sunning Hill, Berks, 

 but our correspondent informs us, that the merit of introducing them, as well 

 as a considerable number of the mo.^t showy of recent introduced plants, 

 belong to Captain Mangles, R. N. That gentleman has been assiduously 

 engaged for the last eight years, in introducing seeds from that most inter- 

 esting portion of the globe, the Swan river colony. To accomplish so de- 

 sirable an object, Captain Mangles went expressly on purpose, to see the 

 Flora of that country, and resided there for some time. 



To contribute to the pleasures of those interested in beautiful flowering 

 plants, in this country, Captain Mangles has expended a very considerable 

 sum of money ; and equally so in procuring and sending out presents of 

 plants, books. Maps, &c. from this country, to Botanists resident at the 

 Swan River colony, Ceylon, South Australia. Valparaiso, and other places, 

 with a view to stimulate them to collect and send seeds, &c. to this country. 



Immediately on receiving packets of seeds, with a liberality which entitles 

 Captain Mangles to the thanks of every botanist in this country, they are 

 distributed gratuitously to the principal nurserymen, and other plant esta- 

 blishments belonging to the Nobility and Gentry. We wish those persons 

 having connexions in the distant portions of the globe would imitate the very 

 laudable zeal of Captain Mangles, introducing seeds or plants, and which 

 in many instances might be procured at but a small expence, we should soon 

 have plants in our collections of many splendid flowers, of which we have 

 only had descriptions, or a specimen sent us. — Conductor. 



Aneimopsis California. We saw this plant at the Epsom Nursery, 

 producing its pretty blue flowers of a Ranunculus form, the plant is a 

 duarf grower, but flowers freely. 



