Ritchiea 



( 278 ) 



Bivina 



RITCHIEA. 



Stove shrubs (ord. Cappardierc). Propagation, by 

 cuttings, in sandy peat, in brisk heat. Soil, mellow 

 loam and sand. 



RIVINA. 



Stove evergreens (ord. Phytolaccacefe). Their 

 value is increased if the plants are put in a cooler, 

 drier atmosphere during fruiting. The flowers are 



well ct Comptnnr, LUt. 



RoKINIA PsEUDACACIA IIOHUSTA VlONEI (see Jt. 279). 



Principal Species: 



fragrans, 3', Je., wh. polypetala, 6', sura., straw 

 (.v//>/,s. Cratfeva cappar- yel. 

 oides and C. fragrans). 



Itirca (see Argyreia). 



inconspicuous, but are followed by bright berries, 

 which remain on for a considerable time, and 

 render the plants exceedingly attractive. They look 

 well in conservatories, mixed with flowering plants. 

 Propagation, by seeds, or cuttings in sandy soil 

 in heat. Soil, light, fibrous loam, with coarse sand. 



