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14 Fuchsia macrostema ; var. rectrvata, Large-stamened Fuchsia. Re- 

 curved flowered variety. (But. Mag., 3521.) Onagraria; Octandria Monogynia. 

 This very pretty flowering variety was raised from seed by Mr. Nevirj, at the 

 Glasneviu Botanic Garden. Dublin. The plant is of a most vigorous habit. 

 The fine red calyx, has its five divisions much recurved, exposing the pretty blue 

 petals to full view. The flower and flower stem are near six inches long. Like 

 every other of this graceful, pretty flowering genus, the present deserves a place 

 in every collection of Fuchsias. 



15. Lapeitrousea anceps, Two-edged Stem. (Bot. Reg., 1903.) Synonyms, 

 Gladiolus anceps, G. denticulatus; Ixia Lapeyrousea, I. pyramidalis; Iridaceae, 

 Triandria Monogynia. The plant is a native of the Cape of Good Hope. It 

 requires to be cultivated in the Greenhouse or pit frame. The stem rises about 

 six inches high, each producing from six to eighteen flowers. The flower is 

 about three quarters of au inch across, white, and fragrant, emitting a very 

 agreeable perfume. It blooms from June to August. Lapeyrousia. so named in 

 compliment to Mods. Picot de la Peyrouse. Author of the Pyrenean Flora. 



16. Monarda aristata, Awned. (Bot. Mag., 3526.) Synonym, M. citrio- 

 dora; Labiats, Diandria Monogynia. This species is a native of Arkansa Ter- 

 ritory, as also about San Felipe, in Mexico. It has recently been sent to this 

 country by Mr. Drummond. The plant is quite hardy, and blooms from July 

 to September. It has been stated to be perennial, and on some occasions annual. 

 The stem rises to about a foot high, producing whorls of pale rose-coloured 

 flowers. 



17. Mvanthus deltoidesus, Triangular-lipped Flywort. (Bot. Reg., 1896.) 

 Orchidacea? ; Gynandria Monandria. This very singular flowering Orchideous 

 plant, is a native of Demerara, found upon trees near to the great waterfall of 

 the Demerara river. It is cultivated in the collection of Richard Harrison, Esq., 

 Aughburgh, near Liverpool. The riowers of this species are very distinct from 

 any other, the lip is destitute of the fringe of hairs, which M. cristatus, and M. 

 barbatus have. The flower stem is near a foot long, bearing about half a score 

 blossoms — each near two inches across; the lip is of a rich purple colour; the 

 other parts of the flower green, spotted with dark purple, and have a very pretty 

 appearance. Dr. Liudley has observed, " that when the third part of the genera 

 and species of Orchideous Plants was published in 1833, he was only acquainted 

 with Mvanthus ceruuus, and cristatus, — the latter, the learned Professor con- 

 sidered, a Catasetum, and the former as the only genuine species of the genus; 

 thus, in some degree mistaking the real generic character of Myanthus, in con- 

 sequence of the imperfect materials of which he was then in possession. But 

 now that four species are kuown in a living state, it has become necessary to 

 alter the original character of the genus, so that it may include Catasetum cris- 

 tatum. This, Dr. Lindley thinks is more advisable than to unite Myanthus with 

 Catasetum, as recommended by Sir William Hooker, if the latter measure were 

 to be adopted, it would be equally necessary to suppress the genera Monachan- 

 thus, Mormodes, Cynochus, &c. the effect of which would be to form a hetero- 

 genous collection of species, the principal combining character of which, would 

 reside in the peculiar succulent stems. As they now stand, each has a clear dis- 

 tinction, and each possess as many species as are usually assembled under newly 

 discovered types of structure. Myanthus has already four; Cynoches two; Mo- 

 nachanthus two; Catasetum five ; and Mormodes one species. 



18. Penstemon heterophyllum. Various-leaved. (Bot. Reg., 1899.) 

 Scrophulariacea? ; Didynamia Angiospermia, The late Mr. Douglas discovered 

 this plant in California, from wheuce he sent seeds to the London Horticultural 

 Society. It is a hardy herbaceous species, blooming from June to October. The 

 flower stems rise to about two feet high, and bear a profusiou of flowers of a 

 purplish-red colour, of a very handsome appearance. Each flower is near au 

 inch and a half long. It is a very desirable species, and merits a situation in 

 every flower garden. PentsUmon, from pente, fine, stemon, stamen. 



