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but appears as if it would in the ensuing season (1832). 

 All the above ought to have a situation in every Green- 

 house. They flower from March until May. There 

 are two other varieties which have not come under our 

 observation. Do not shift or repot them, if they are in 

 flower, until the flowering is over. The pots must be 

 well drained; and the plants require a shaded situation. 

 If they are properly treated, they will be completely 

 covered with their showy flowers every year. 



Abtus, two species, both fine leguminose plants. A. 

 villbsa, is a native of Van Dieman's Land; and A.vir- 

 gata, is from New Holland. The former is preferable. 

 Both have yellow flowers, and are small evergreen 

 shrubs. 



Andersonia sprengeliotdes, is the only species, and 

 closely allied to Epdcris, flowers small, and of a pale 

 yellow colour. Drain the pots well; flowers from 

 March to August. 



Arbutus, eight exotic species, and six varieties. They 

 are generally hardy in England; but we question if 

 they stand out in the middle states. A. unldo rubra has 

 the finest crimson flowers; A. serratifblia, the largest 

 panicles ; and A. Andrachne, the finest foliage. They 

 flower in nodding panicles; the flowers are principally 

 white, tinged with green, and wax-like. They bear a 

 pretty fruit similar to a strawberry ; hence it is called 

 strawberry tree, and the fruit will remain on the bush 

 a long time. They are very fine evergreens, and if any 

 of them become acclimated, they will be a great ac- 

 quisition to our gardens. 



Bdnksias. There are about thirty-two species, all 



