26 Ploricultural and Botanical Notices 



half yellow, but it differs in not having the zebra leaves, 

 and being much easier to grow. It is described as being very 

 handsome, having a panicle of from fifteen to twenty flow- 

 ers, all opening at nearly the same time. It is one of the 

 finest of the genus, and much like an achimenes. — Gard. 

 Chiton. 



Tacs6n\?i mollissima is stated to be one of the most beauti- 

 ful greenhouse climbers, producing its blossoms (similar to 

 the passion flower) from August to winter. It grows freely 

 in a cool greenhouse, and is eminently deserving a place in 

 every collection. 

 BerbericZdcete. 



BE'RBERIS 



actinacantha Mar^zus Ray Spined Berberry. A hardy sub-evergreen shrub; growing four feet 

 high; with deep yellow flowers; appearing in May and June; a native of Chili ; increased by 

 seeds or layers ; grown in sandy peat or loam ; Bot. Reg. 1845, pi. 55. 



In the climate of England, this has proved a hardy ever- 

 green shrub, growing to the height of three or four feet, with 

 small foliage and numerous clusters of deep yellow, sweet- 

 scented flowers, which completely clothe the slender branch- 

 es, and render it a conspicuous object, in May and June. 

 The branches are set with strong spines, in a ray-like man- 

 ner, from whence its specific name. It was found on the 

 first range of the Cordilleras in Chili, and flowered in the 

 garden of the Horticultural Society last April. It may prove 

 hardy in our climate. It is raised by layers or seeds, and 

 thrives well in a sandy loam or a mixture of loam and peat. 

 {Bat. Reg. August.) 

 'Rosacea. 



POTENTI'LLA 



blcolor Lindl. Two-colored Potentil. A hardy herbaceous plant; growing one foot high ; with 

 crimson and yellcw flowers ; appearing from .July to September; a native of Cashmere ; increased 

 by seeds or division of the root, grown in any common soil. Bot. Re^. 1S45, pi. 62. 



A very pretty species of potentilla, with something of 

 the habit of the old P. nepalensis, but with very delicate and 

 beautiful flowers ; the ground color clear yellow, over which 

 at the base is drawn a series of long hexagonal red meshes, 

 which form towards the circumference of the fiower, other 

 meshes of a finer and closer fabric, till at last they melt and 

 run into each other, and form a clear red border to each 

 petal. It was raised in the garden of the London Horticul- 

 tural Society, from seeds received from Cashmere or Thibet, 

 and it proved entirely hardy the last winter. It grows freely 



