G-i NEW AND RARE PLANTS. 



Manettia splendens. A new species, not in bloom, but fine vigorous foliage ; 

 but it is said the flowers are each three inches long. 



Hibiscus lii.iflohus. The flowers are large, of a pale rose, with a deep rose 

 centre. The flowers keep expanded for two or three days. 



Phtrea SiAPiaiiE. A very handsome flowering plant, of the natural order 

 Verbenacese. It was in fine flower in the plant stove. The flowers, on first 

 opening, are of a lilac-blue, but change to a deep violet blue. It well merits a 

 place in every collection. 



Eliciirysuh retoiitum. The flowers are white, with a yellow disk, very 

 pretty. . 



[The entire collection of plants was in robust health, and in high perfection of 

 cultivation ; and the entire collection reflects much credit on the skilful manage- 

 ment of Mr. Goode, the industrious gardener. The conservatory is formed of 

 two double roofs, the entrance at the south end, in the centre, opposite to which 

 is a broad pathway, and a similar pathway up each side. The plants are arranged 

 on the sides, over the hot-water pipes, on stone shelves. Between the side paths 

 and the centre path is a raised bed with stone edges, filled up to near the height 

 of the stone edges. On this the plants are judiciously placed in pots, or planted 

 out. Creepers are arranged, too, so as to give all interest of that character to 

 adorn the house. At a short distance from the entrance-door, up the centre 

 walk, is what is termed a basin of water, about nine feet broad and three deep, 

 which extends to the end of the house, and continues right and left to the sides. 

 Hot-water pipes are constructed near the bottom of the basin, so that the water 

 is kept of a due temperature of warmth. In it are considerable numbers of gold 

 and silver fishes, &c. Numerous water plants are growing in it, and bloom pro- 

 fusely. Four branching tree-like forms are constructed, the bottoms of which 

 are in the subsoil of the basin, and the top of each rises above the water ten or 

 twelve feet, and are nine or ten broad. To the branches are secured, or suspended 

 in fanciful baskets, &c, very many fine specimens of Orchideae, which thrive 

 luxuriantly. The moist atmosphere from the heated water in the basin con- 

 tributes materially to insure that as well as the general health of the otherwise 

 well-managed collection in the house. At the further end of the house, between 

 the edge of the basin and the wall, is a rock-work, suitably arranged and plen- 

 tifully covered with rock plants. Where the upper edge of the rock-work ceases 

 a concealed trellis is constructed, to continue to the height and breadth of the 

 house, under which are numerous specimens of Perns, which cover the entire end 

 in a very interesting way. Altogether, it is a most enchanting and well-arranged 

 house. Much more might be added, relative to the place altogether, plants, &c, 

 but want of space precludes it for the present; but, in a future Number, we 

 purpose to continue our minutes of particulars so far as are likely to be of use to 

 our readers. — Conductor.] 



PLANTS NOTICED IN THE COLLECTION OF THE ROYAL GARDENS AT K.EW PALACE. 



Burciiellia capensis. A fine specimen, in bloom in the plant-stove. The 

 tubular portion of each blossom about an inch and a half long, of a handsome 

 orange-buff colour. The plant deseives a place in every collection. 



Petrea voi.ubii.is. In the plant-stove there is a plant of this hand-ome 

 flowering climber, fifteen feet long. The foliage is as large as that of a Com- 

 bretum purpurcum. The flowers are produced in branching spikes, of a foot or 

 somewhat more in length, and there are several such proceed from the axil of a 

 leaf, and the extended plant is clothed with them up to nearly its entire length. 

 Each flower is nearly two inches across, some being white and others of a beautiful 

 violet-blue. It is one of the finest climbers yet introduced ; and though that was 

 many years back, it is very scarce indeed, and only requires to be seen to be 

 admired by every lover of flowers. It deserves to be in every collection. 



Jasminium ugustrifolium. Trained up a pillar three yards high, blooming 

 in numerous clusters of white, very fragrant flowers, each flower being an inch 

 across. This deserves a place in every greenhouse or conservatory. 



There is the finest collection of that very interesting family, the Begonias, 



