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and small, pale purple flowers. It requires protection dur- 

 ing winter. A pretty species, but not showy enough to meet 

 general cultivation. [Bot. Reg. Nov.) 



CCXXXI. Hydrophylledcece. 



EUTO'CA. 

 viscida Bentham MS3. Clammy Eutoca. A hardy annual ; growing two (?) feet high ; flow- 

 ers deep blue ; appearing all the fall ; propagated by seeds ; a native of California. Bot. 

 Reg., t. 1808. 



The E. multiflora, though not of much beauty, has been 

 grown in our gardens. This species is somewhat handsome- 

 er : but the appearance of the plant is "coarse and weedy." 

 Its only recommendation seems to be its value for bouquets ; 

 as it is stated that it will "go on growing and floAvering in 

 water for two or three Aveeks after being gathered." The 

 leaves and stems are covered with a viscid surface. Discov- 

 ered by the late Mr. Douglas. {Bot. Reg., Nov.) 



MONOCOTYLEDONOUS PlaNTS. 



CCXL. Orchidem. 

 The most beautiful figured in November, are Vanda teres ; 

 Maxillaria cristata, and Epidendrum fragrans. 



Art. VI. Calls at Gardens and Nurseries. 



Hawthorn Grove, Dorchester, M. P. Wilder, Esq. — Feb. ISth — Since 

 our last visit to this interesting place, numerous improvements have 

 been made, most of which our readers are already informed, and among 

 others the new and splendid conservatory or camellia house and stove. 

 The rani^e is upwards of eighty feet long, and is now nearly filled with 

 fine specimens of plants. We need not mention the enthusiasm with 

 which Mr. Wilder enters into the pursuit of gardening, as the many 

 fine things which he has from time to time exhibited, and of which no- 

 tices will be found in our reports, are sufficient to convince any one, that, 

 as an amateur, he stands among the first in our vicinity. We wish ma- 

 ny other gentlemen, who have ample means, would follow his example; 

 they will find the pleasure derived from an interest in gardening, as last- 

 ing as that from any other source whatever, and our vicinity would 

 boast of finer gardens than can be found in the Union. When it is re- 

 collected that such a collection as Mr. Wilder's did not exist here five 

 years ago, it certainly goes far to encourage others to proceed, as they 

 here see what has been done in so short a time by taste accompanied 

 with zeal and perseverance. 



The arrangements of the house have been mostly completed, and the 

 plants nearly all arranged. The lateness of the season when the work 

 was commenced prevented this until the present. Mr, Wilder has also 



