No. 1848. 

 ARBUTUS MUCRONATA. 



Clas*. Order. 



DEC A NDR I A MO NOG YNIA 



A native of the Straits of Magellan, ori- 

 ginally discovered by Dr. Forster, and lately 

 introduced by Mr. Anderson. It is a 

 pretty little evergreen shrub, and will pro- 

 bably be nearly hardy. It flowers in May, 

 and may be increased by layers or cuttings. 

 The soil should be sandy peat. 



