Notes and Gleanins^s. 



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" Calamus, an interesting genus ; and first on our list we shall place the lovely 

 C. aspcrriinus, and then follows the equally fine C. clci^ans. 



" Carjota sobolifcra is a grand palm where there is plenty of room : it has fine 

 spreading and graceful foliage, with small leaflets ; being very similar in shape 

 to, though much larger than, Adiantiwi trapeziforme. C. 2trens is a stronger 

 grower than the preceding, but somewhat like it. 



CARYOTA SOBOLIFERA. 



" The Cocos, or cocoanut genus, furnishes us with some species that we must 

 not on any account pass over. First on the list we must place the beautiful 

 C. Weddeliaiia ; for there is not another in the whole family that can beat it 

 where a small-growing plant is required. The fronds are rather small, and re- 

 markably graceful ; being boldly pinnate and intensely glossy. With this plant in 

 good condition, no difficulty need be experienced in finding a centre-decoration 

 for the dinner-table : indeed, we know of nothing which presents such a thor- 

 oughly beautiful appearance in this capacity. It is known under two names ; the 

 other being Leopoldiana pulchra. 



