PANAX ACULEATA. 



A native of China, introduced in 1773 

 by Dr. FothergM. It is a straggling shrub- 

 by plant, with smooth green leaves and 

 prickly stalks. It flowered with us in the 

 month of January. It is necessary to pre- 

 serve it in the stove. It may be propagated 

 by cuttings, and should be potted in loam 



