No. 1901. 

 EUPHORBIA PUNICEA. 



Class. " Order, 



DODECANDRIA . TR1GYNIA . 



This is a native of Jamaica, whence it 

 was introduced in 1 778. It is a handsome, 

 erect, shrubby species, growing sometimes 

 to the height of six or seven feet. It flowers 

 freely, and at various seasons, when its ap- 

 pearance is very splendid. 



With us it is necessary to preserve it 

 constantly in the stove. It may be in- 

 creased, although with difficulty, by cut- 

 tings, and sometimes bears seeds. The 

 soil should be light loam. 



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