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Erythrina, Coral Tree (erythri-na, from erythros, red. Ord. 

 Leguminosae) . The most interesting member of this genus is Crista- 

 galli, which bears racemes of scarlet flowers in summer. Although 

 not perfectly hardy, it will thrive on an outside wall if the position 

 is sunny and sheltered. The station should be prepared by adding 

 loam, peat, and road grit, or manure and sand. It should be 

 mulched with manure in early summer. Propagation is by cuttings, 

 which should be removed with a heel and kept close in bottom heat. 

 See the Botanical Magazine, t. 2161. 



Erythronium, Dog's Tooth Violet (erythro-nium, from erythros, 

 red. Ord. Liliaceae). See Bulbs. 



Escallonia (escallo-nia, after Sefior Escallon. Ord. Saxifrageae) . 

 This genus includes one very popular plant in macrantha, a 

 beautiful shrub that thrives out of doors in mild districts, and has 

 pink flowers in summer, followed by berries (see the Botanical 

 Magazine, t. 4473). It is not particular as to soil, and may be propa- 

 gated by cuttings of firm wood in a frame. There are several 

 varieties, one of the best being sanguinea. Langleyensis, a pink 

 hybrid; and philipiana, white, are also good. 

 Eschallot See Kitchen Garden Shallot. 



Eschscholtzia (eschscholt-zia, after Dr. Eschscholtz. Ord. Papa- 

 veraceae). See Annuals. 

 Espalier. See Fruit. 



Eucalyptus (eucalyp-tus, from eu, good, and kalypto, covering, in 

 allusion to the calyx covering the flower. Ord. Myrtaceae). A 

 large genus of trees. Globulus is the popular Blue Gum, so often 

 grown as a pot plant, but suitable for outdoor culture in mild dis- 

 tricts. It thrives in peat and loam. Propagation is by seeds, or 

 cuttings in sandy soil in early summer, under a bell-glass. Gunnii 

 is also an interesting species; and citriodora, which has citron- 

 scented leaves, is sometimes grown. 



Eucharidium (eucharid-ium, from eucharis, agreeable. Ord. 

 Onagrarieae) . Grandiflorum is a pretty 

 _ rosy annual, and there are a white and 

 ' other varieties. For culture, see Annuals. 

 Eucharis (eu-charis, from eucharis, 

 agreeable, in this case perhaps referring 

 to the perfume. Ord. Amaryllideae). 

 One of the most valuable of warm- 

 house plants, on account of the pro- 

 fusion of its large, substantial, pure 

 white flowers, which are good for 

 wreaths, bouquets, and general cut- 

 flower work. It is easy to grow, and 



PROPAGATI^E^RISES. the complete failures sometimes seen 

 An old potful is divided in early arise from the attack of a mite which 

 spring ; and the smaller pieces infests the bulbs, multiplies enormously, 

 inserted in 5 and 6-in. pots. and renders the plants weak and dingy> 



It is impossible for the plants to thrive when this pest is at work, 

 and when its presence is suspected the best course is to shake out 



