120 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



— as Petunias, Salpiglossies, Salvias, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, &c — should now 

 be planted out in the open border. Dahlias, that have been forwarded in 

 pots, frames, &c may be planted out towards the end of the month. Seed- 

 lings may be pricked out, in a warm situation, having a deep, fresh, rich 

 soil. When Stocks, Mignionette, China Asters, &c. are wished to bloom late 

 in the year, seeds may now be sown, either under a frame or on a warm 

 border. Slips of Double Wallflowers should now be put in, under a hand- 

 glass. Seeds of biennials — as Sweet Williams, Scabious, Campions, &c— 

 should now be sown. Tuberoses, for late flowering, should now be planted, 

 either in pots or warm borders. Offsets of Campanula pyrainidalis, should 

 be planted in rich soil, and placed in the greenhouse. Kepotting must be 

 continued till they cease to grow, by this means the plants will reach eight 

 feet high, and be very branching. 



REFERENCE TO PLATE. 

 Camellia Japonica, var. Marchioness of Exeter. This very superior 

 variety was raised by James Priaula, Esq,. Monteville House, Guernsey. The 

 seed was procured from the variety Middlemists. The plant combines the 

 vigour of that variety, with the very valuable property of a most profuse 

 bloomer. Mr Priaula, favoured us with a bloom, and having since looked 

 through all the collections in and about London, we have not seen one 

 equal to it. Its beautiful colour, extraordinary size, and its free blooming 

 property, alike unite to render it unrivalled in its class. 



TROPffiOLUM Jarratti. The flowers of this handsome species, have a 

 resemblance to T. tricolorum, but on examination it will soon be perceived 

 that there is a very great distinction. The flowers of the present species 

 are nearlv twice the size, of a much more brilliant colour, and having a 

 small portion of yellow on tho outside, the two upper petals are finely 

 streaked with brown. The plant has been introduced into this country by 

 Messrs. Youell, Nurserymen, Yarmouth, having had it sent them from San- 

 tiago. The plant has been found to Nourish in a very cool Greenhouse, 

 and there flowering most profusely. It is very probable that it will flourish 

 and "bloom abundantly during summer, in the open border, as early in 

 spvinf as the weather will permit. It would certainly be a fine acqui- 

 sition^ every greenhouse, conservatory or flower garden, as it grows very 

 vigorously. Messrs. Youell, we are informed, imported a considerable 

 number n't Tropoeolum bulbs, but only two kinds have yet bloomed, viz., 

 the present species, and T. brachyceras, it is expected other beautiful kinds 

 will be found amongst the lot." The specific title was given by Messrs. 

 Youell. in compliment to a distinguished Horticulturist, John Jarrat Esq., 

 Caraerton House, near Bath. 



Troposolum tuberosum. This very showy species was sent to the 

 Glasgow Botanic Garden, by the late Mr. Drummond, from the Texas. 

 We saw fine plants of it in bloom, grown in the open border during last 

 summer, and autumn, at the Epsom Nursery. We were informed that it 

 does not flourish if kept in a pot, but when pushed on a little in spring, 

 as done with Dahlias, and like them be planted out in the open air, tho 

 plant grows so vigorously, that with a number of branches stuck in the 

 ground 5 so as to form a bush, we saw plants overspreading the branches, 

 so as to completely hide them, being four or five feet high, and more than 

 that in diameter. The dense mass of foliage, forming a handsome bush. 

 The flowers are produced upon long footstalks, which protrude several 

 i-jf In s above the foliage, exhibiting: them to view in a striking manner. 



The plant is of easy culture, being increased very easily by cuttings, 

 or tubers which are produced freely. The tubers are fit to eat, having the 

 flavour of a superior potatoe, but are watery. 



They require to be-treated as the Dahlia, by taking up the tubers at the 

 end of summer, and preserving them during winter; also in the spring and 

 summer treatment. 



