PELARGONIUM— ROSEA-STRIATUM. 



THIS singularly pretty variety was raised by H. C. Wise, Esq., from 

 whom it was obtained by Mons. Meillez, nurseryman, of Esquermes, 

 near Lille, in France. We understand the variegation in the flowers 

 is constant ; from which circumstance we may expect, by hybridizing 

 with others, a new section of novelties will be produced. 



It is figured in Mr. Van Houtte's Flora, of whom, we suppose, as 

 well as of Mr. Meillez, plants may be had, and it certainly deserves a 

 place in all collections of fancy varieties. 



The interesting article^ by our respected correspondent "Orion," 

 continued on page 199 of our present Number, renders it unnecessary 

 for us here to enlarge upon this beautiful tribe of flowers. 



NOTES ON NEW OR RARE PLANTS. 



Acacia gkandis (TnE Grand Acacia). — This very showy flower- 

 ing species is a medium-sized shrub, with Mimosa-like foliage. The 

 flowers are borne in profusion, each globe-shaped, and about half an 

 inch in diameter. They are of a deep yellow colour. It is one of the 

 handsomest of this charming tribe of plants, and ought to have a place 

 in every greenhouse. Plants have been shown at the Regent-street 

 Booms of the Horticultural Society during the present season, and con- 

 sidered one of the most elegant. (Figured in Mag. of Botany.) 



Acacia iiispidissima. — A Swan River shrub, much branched, and 

 of dwarf habit. The foliage is small, Mimosa-like. It is a most pro- 

 fuse bloomer, each blossom globe-shaped, half an inch in diameter, of 

 a deep golden yellow. It is somewhat like A. pulchella, but even 

 handsomer than that charming species. It merits a place in every 

 greenhouse. (Figured in Bot. Mar/., 4588.) Among the gay flower- 



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