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tively few species of the genus are offered in trade catalogues, but 
many are to be found in private collections or in the conservatories 
of botanical institutions. 
By means of the soft hairs, the seeds of Tillandsia are frequently 
carried by the wind for great distances, and, alighting on the moist 
branches of tall trees, or on insulated telephone wires, develop into 
new plants. 
PERCY WILSON. 
EXPLANATION OF PLATE. Fig. 1.—Basal rosette of leaves. Fig. 2.—Flower. 
Fig. 3.—Flower-spike. 
