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same collection was likewise a pretty plant of Camarotis purpurea, growing in a 

 basket, and a well-grown specimen of Sty plielia tubiflora, a greenhouse plant of a 

 gay graceful appearance ; a Knightian medal was awarded for the Schomburgkias, 

 Camarotis, and Styphelia. From Messrs. Rollisson, of Tooting, were beautiful 

 plants of Dendrobium densiflorum and D. Cambridgeanum, the latter with hand- 

 some racemes of bright orange blossoms, having a pretty dark velvety spot on the 

 Uibellum. In the same collection was likewise Phalanopsis amabilis in good 

 condition ; also Ccelogyne cristata, a scarce plant, having pretty fragrant blos- 

 soms of pure white, except the lip, which, in the centre, is covered with bright 

 yellow fringes; also a beautiful large-flowered variety of Oncidium papilio, 

 much superior to the old one, both in point of size and colour. Messrs. Rollisson 

 likewise sent a variety of Cattleya Mossiae, a Maxillaria from Guatemala, and a 

 new species of Miltonia from Brazil, having handsome brown and white blossoms; 

 a Knightian medal was awarded foT these. Mr. Kennington, gardener to F. 

 Cox, Esq., of Stockwell, exhibited Stanhopea quadricornis, having a fine spike of 

 flowers; Zygopetalum rostratum, Oncidium papilio, and Dendrobium Pierardi, 

 on a block, in good condition. From Messrs. Veitch and Son, of Exeter, was 

 Lycaste Skinntri, and Barbaceuia squamata, with red star-like flowers, and a 

 small hard dry foliage, that was lately introduced by Mr. Veitch's collector; a 

 certificate was awarded for it. From Mr. Jackson, of Kingston, was a cut 

 specimen of Inga pulcherrima, a pretty stove pi nit, having charming tassels of 

 bloom, which are formed by the long crimson filaments. C. B. Warner, Esq., 

 sent a collection of cut flowers, among which were Dendrobium densiflorum, Ca- 

 marotis purpurea, a Bletia, &c. Mrs. Marryatt sent a cut flower of Schomburgkia 

 marginata, which, although not so showy as others of this genus, is nevertheless 

 pretty. Mr. Glendinning, of Chiswick Nursery, sent a beautiful plant of Eriostemou 

 buxitolius, of which he writes as follows : — ''It is one of the prettiest plants we 

 have, and may be forced into flower at any period during the winter months. 

 Its fine dark green foliage, and neat habit, combined with its abundant snow- 

 white, sweet-scented blossoms, render it an object of much interest. It will stand 

 a good deal of forcing without the least injury, and remain in blossom for a con- 

 sideiable period. It is. therefore, a plant not only desirable for summer exhibi- 

 tion, but more especially for decorating the conservatory or drawing-room in 

 winter. Cut sprigs of it are very useful in making bouquets.'' Mr. Glendinning 

 states that this plant, which is now in good health and covered with bloom, was 

 of small size, growing in a small pot about six months ago, and in bad health, 

 but that one large shift and a higher temperature had brought it to its present 

 healthy and luxuriant state; a Banksian medal was awarded for this. From 

 Mr. Hamp, gardener to J. Thome, Esq., was a bushy plant of Epacris nivalis, a 

 large specimen of Phaius Tankervillae, ami a small plant of Franciscea Hopeana, 

 aiong with Erica transparens, which was in good condition. 



March 19th. — Mr. Cockbum, gardener to the Earl of Mansfield, at Kenwood, 

 sent bulbs of Oxalis Deppei for the purpose of being distributed. A smaller, 

 and in every respect an inferior kind to tins, is generally cultivated for it, which 

 is no doubt one reason why this root is not more in use for culinary purposes. 

 In Belgium it is extensively grown, where not only the tubers but the leaves are 

 also made use of. Respecting its culture, Mr. Cockbum says, " I have grown it 

 for several years, and I am convinced that if a little attention is paid to iis culti- 

 vation it will be found very useful in the months of October, November, and De- 

 cember ; but it would require a longer season of fine weather than our climate 

 afford* to bring its tubers to perfect maturity. The bulbs should be [lotted as 

 early in spring as circumstances will permit, and as they vegetate in a low tem- 

 perature the puis may be placed in a Peachhouse, greenhouse, or even in a cold 

 li line ; but they must not be turned out of doors until all danger of frost is over. 

 They thiive best in a light sandy soil in a southern exposure; the bulbs may be 

 planted from nine to twelve inches apart each wav, and should be so arranged 

 that they may be protected from the early frosts of October and November by a 

 slight covering of straw, mats, or spare lights. As eight or ten good tubers are 

 sufficient for a diih, there may be two or three dishes a-week for three or four 



