62 ADDISONIA 
cae rosette of leaves. The leaves are closely imbricate, nearly 
orbicular, one sixth inch or more in diameter, — ciliate. The 
flo ratiine branches are erect, short, and leafy. e flowers are 
solitary and terminal. The sepals are distinct or Stas he 
corolla is about one half inch broad. There are five yellow, spread- 
ing petals. The ten stamens are erect, as are also the five carpels. 
This species, now growing in the New York Botanical Garden, 
was obtained through J. N. Rose and C. G. Pringle, who collected 
it in central Mexico in 1905. It is related to Sedum compactum, 
also from Mexico. Both of the species have a compact carpet-like 
effect, and may prove valuable plants for bedding purposes. 
N. Rose. 
EXPLANATION OF PLATE. vi 1.—Flowering clump. Fig. 2.—Single flower- 
ing plant. Fig. 3—The carpels 
