156 Domestic Notices. 



effects of the drying winds and hot sun upon the mould where tx*ie en- 

 feebled rootlets are endeavoring to re-establish themselves. — Jl. J. D. 



Floivering ofCycas revoluta. — There is a noble specimen of the Japanese 

 sago, (C^cas revoluta,) now in a state of inflorescence in the rich exotic 

 collection of J. W. Knevels, Esq., Newburgh, N. Y. The trunk (which 

 in none of the Cycadaceee attains any great altitude) is about three feet 

 six inches in height, nearly the same in circumference, and has the aged 

 and venerable appearance of a century's growth. It is crovraed by a 

 beautiful tuft of the deep green pinnated fronds. Cycas revoluta belongs 

 to the DicB^cia Polyandria, of Linnseus, and the present plant is a female. 

 The inflorescence exliibits itself in the form of a globose cluster, about 

 tlie size of a man's head, of brownish metamorphosed leaves, on the 

 sides of which are arranged the embryo drupes, crowned each with a 

 single stigma. The appearance of the plant in blossom is highly inter- 

 esting to the botanist, and striking to a general observer, though there 

 are no gaudy colored petals to arrest the eye. This specimen is believed 

 to be about forty years of age, and is probably the first female plant that 

 has produced flowers in the United States. — A. J. D. 



The Season in Georgia. — The following extract is from a letter from a 

 correspondent in Georgia, dated March 7th, 1836. It will be seen that 

 the severity of the winter has not been confined to New England, alone, 

 but has extended throughout the country : 



"The season with us is backward, but promises well as yet for fruit. 

 Peach buds scarcely begin to show red. Gladiolus Watsom'iw, (new with 

 me) has flowered finely, and I like it much: G. lineatus (?) and undulatus, 

 are coming on strong. Watsom'a aletroides, is in bud ; W. marginata 

 and Merianct, will soon be so. Sparaxis grandiflora, two bulbs out of 

 twenty, from seed sown about fourteen months ago, are going to flower 

 in a few days ; S. tricolor is weak. Ferraria undulata, and Hypoxis 

 stellata, are showing buds." 



Tigridia pavonia, in the climate of Georgia, flowers abundantly from 

 new oft'sets nearly all summer and autumn. — Conds. 



Rhododendron nudijlbra Azalea nudijldra L. — This elegant species, 

 which grows in large quantities near Worcestei', and also near Keene, 

 N. H., should be introduced into every garden. Its vivid brilliancy can- 

 not be appreciated unless seen in its native situations, especially on thin 

 sandy soils which border a deep growth of wood, or rocky banks of our 

 rivei-k Near its more lofty companion, the gloomy Kalmz'a latifolia, we 

 scarcely know of the two, which excites the most admiration. We have 

 seen it oftentimes growing in this manner on the high precipitous and 

 picturesque banks of the noble Hudson, contributing its humble beauty 

 to the united, unsurpassed loveliness of the scene. Transferred to our 

 gardens, and planted in large clumps, it loses none of its attraction, but 

 gives additional richness to the surrounding shrubs. R. viscosa, conunon 

 in the vicinity, if planted in masses, has also a beautiful appearance. — 

 Yours, R. 



Pennsylvariia Horlicultural Society. — At the meeting of the Society on 

 Monday, the 1.5th iust., tJie premium, lor the best variety of vegetables, 

 viz., asparagus, seakail and lettuce, was awarded to Wm. Chalmers, 

 gardener toMrs. Stott. Mr. Clialmers also obtaiiied the ])remium for the 

 best bouquet. Mr. Engleman exhibited lettuce and excellent scarlet 

 radishes. Horace Rinney, Esq., was elected ])resident, instead of Geo. 

 Voux, Esq., deceased. — Yours, A. B. — Philadelphia, Feb. 16, 183(3. 



Lemon Hill, the residence of Henry Pratt, Es(]., was sold yesterday for 

 the handsome sum of $-225,000,— the very superb collection of plants 

 included. They will be offered at public sale in May next. — lb. 



JVeiv Seedling variety of the Mimulus. — A very beautiful seedling 

 mimulus, much'' resembling M. Smithv", has been raised l)y Mr. W. Car- 



