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capes observation. Its succulent character renders it sus- 

 ceptible of much vital energy ; some plants, being subjected 

 to pressure, as specimens for an herbarium, were found 

 still growing, after two or three weeks, between the drying 

 sheets. Native country and duration not known to me. — 

 J. L. R. 



Vlajitaginece. 



PLANTAGO 

 DuvallJi. 



A strong, weedy plantain, with long lanceolate leaves, 

 and brown colored, anthered flowers. Raised from a col- 

 lection of seeds, sent to the Mass. Hort. Society by Prof. 

 Fischer, St. Petersburgh. Sown in March, flowered June, 

 1844. Of no beauty or special recommendation to the flo- 

 rist. — J. L. R. 



Caryojphy'llecB. 



DIA'NTHUS 



cyrs. (From Prof. Fischer, Imperial Botanic Gardens, St. Petersburgli.) 



A small, dull blossomed pink, growing about a foot high, 

 somewhat in the style of the Sweet William, (D. barbatus.) 

 Interesting rather to the botanist than florist. Annual ? — 

 J. L. R. 



WalvacecB. 



iTIBI'SCUS 



hispidus. Mill. 



A rather showy flower, which might be mistaken for 

 H. tribnitim, or bladder ketmia of the gardens; but differs 

 in form of foliage, calyx, and more hispid stem. Native of 

 Cape Good Hope, and apparently intermediate between 

 H. tribnium and H. Afrkdjius. Seeds sown in March, 

 flowered in July, and gave abundance of flowers with 

 prospect of a succession — similar to the habits of the other 

 two species mentioned. From Prof. Fischer to Mass. Hort. 

 Society. — /. L. R. 



Leguminbsm. 



PHASE'OLUS 



Hispanicus (?) 



A fine, showy, running bean, with profuse clusters of 

 flowers, the banner of which is scarlet, and the alge or 

 wings are uf a pale rosy hue. Raised from seed received 

 from Italy, under the specific name above. — South Hing- 

 ham^ Aug. 1844. J. L. R. 



