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Nesaea (Lythrarieae), 



NESJEA SALICTFOLIA (syn Heimia salicifolia). Mexico, 

 1821. This can only be styled as half-hardy, but with 

 wall protection it forms a pretty bush often fully a yard 

 in height. The leaves resemble those of some species of 

 Willow, being long and narrow, while the showy yellow 

 flowers are freely produced in August and September. It 

 thrives best when planted in light, dry soil, and in a 

 sheltered position. 



Neviusa (Rosaceae), 



NEVIUSA ALABAMENSIS. Alabama Snow Wreath. Ala- 

 bama, 1879. This is a rare American shrub, with leaves 

 reminding one of those of the Nine Bark, Neillia opuli- 

 folia, and the flowers, which are freely produced along the 

 full length of the shoots, are white or yellowish-green, 

 with prominent stamens of a tufted brush-like character. 

 It is usually treated as a greenhouse plant, but may be 

 seen growing and flowering freely in the open ground 

 at Kew. 



Notospartium (Leguminosae), 



NOTOSPABTIUM CARMICH^LLE. New Zealand. A curious 

 shrub with slender, tortuous branches which are rounded 

 and rush-like, and destitute of true leaves. The pinkish, 

 pea-like flowers are freely produced, and the plant has 

 succeeded and done well for many years back in some of 

 the Royal parks. It thrives best in light, peaty soil, and 

 where the drainage is good. 



Nuttallia (Rosaceae)* 



NUTTALLIA CEEASIFOEMIS. Osoberry. California, 1848. 

 This shrub is of great value on account of the flowers 



