No. 604. 
HEDYCHIUM FLAVUM, 
Class. Order. 
MONANDRIA MONOGYNTIA. 
This fine species, we are informed by the 
Hortus Bengalensis, was sent by Mr. M. R. 
Smith, from Silhet, to the Calcutta garden, 
in 1810, whence it has lately been brought 
over to England, and flowered with us in 
December. The blossoms are very shewy, 
and their fragrance is delightful, a little re- 
sembling a ripe orange, with a mixture of 
jasmine. The stem grew about four feet 
high. 
It has been constantly kept in the stove, 
and loves a rich loamy soil, with good room 
for its roots, and a plentiful supply of water 
in the time of its flowering : this in its native 
country is during what is called the Rainy 
season, usually the months of July to 
November. 
It may be increased by dividing the roots 
in the spring or summer. 
