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ed, seedlings will soon be raised which will equal any that 

 have been produced. 



Veronica specibsa. — -This very beautiful new shrubby spe- 

 cies of Veronica will soon be in flower, in our collection, for 

 the first time we think in this country ; the buds are well ad- 

 vanced, and will probably be in bloom the latter part of June. 



Azalea Gledstanesii. — We have had this variety most su- 

 perbly in bloom ; a small plant about fifteen inches high hav- 

 ing been one sheet of flowers. It is similar to variegata, but 

 the flowers are nearly white, with the most delicate touches, 

 and pencillings of deep vermilion. In habit, it is also like 

 the variegata, and forms a handsome compact bush. Several 

 other new sorts have flowered in our collection, among which, 

 we may name, triumphans. Smith's fulgens, and leucomeges- 

 tre, as splendid acquisitions to this fine tribe; a seedling white, 

 of the habit of variegata, will, we think, prove a valuable va- 

 riety. 



Neic Fuchsias. — A great variety of new Fuchsias have 

 been raised the past year in England, and large numbers are 

 advertised as possessing very superior qualities. The varie- 

 ties which possess the most interest, are those in the way of 

 Venus victrix, but with larger flowers, and better habit ; at 

 least eight or ten of this description are offered for sale, and 

 a challenge of £5 has been made and accepted between some 

 of the nurserymen, who have raised rival varieties. We shall 

 endeavor to give the result as soon as we see it announced. — 

 Ed. 



Mr. Fortune^ s arrival in England. — Just as this sheet goes 

 to press, we have the pleasure of learning that Mr. Fortune 

 has reached England, from China, in good health. His col- 

 lections, in 18 glazed cases, have arrived in beautiful condi- 

 tion ; and we . have no doubt that the final result of his great 

 exertions will be among the most important of the important 

 measures which have been brought about under the auspices 

 of the Council of the Horticultural Society. 



Mr. Hartweg. — Letters have been received from this col- 

 lector, who was just about to leave Tepic for San Bias, en 

 route to Mazatlan. Some new seeds and plants are on their 

 way, 



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