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3. W. junipcroidcs, EndlicJier. A medium-sized spe- 

 cies from the Cape of Good Horn, growing on the moun- 

 tains. 



4. W. Natalensis, Endlicher. Is a new species (?) of 

 which little is known ; but as it comes from the southern 

 portion of Africa, it is undoubtedly tender. 



5. W. Wallichiana 9 Endlicher. Another species from 

 the Cape of Good Hope, where it was first seen by Dr. 

 Wallich, forming a medium-sized tree. 



14. CAULITRIS, Ventenat. 



Flowers monoecious, terminal ; cones, roundish, consist- 

 ing of four truncated scales, and with one or two ovules 

 at\he base of each. The name is derived from the pretty 

 appearance of the jointed shoots. 



C. quadrivalvis, Ventenat. Is either a large tree or 

 shrub, owing to the situation, and comes from the north 

 of Africa. Gordon states it is hardy in the milder parts 

 of England, and in our southern climate it may also prove 

 satisfactory. We imported it under the name of Thuja 

 articulata, of Wahlenberg, and have grown it as a pot- 

 plant for several years, to our great pleasure. It is the 

 only species. 



15.-UH50CEDRUS, Endlicher. 



Flowers, monoecious and terminal ; male aments rather 

 oblong, inclining to spherical ; female aments spherical and 

 solitary. Cones rather small, ovate, with from 4 to 6 



