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so called, 'would have been better understood if it had been accompanied 

 by names and definitions of the other grand divisions of the vegetable king- 

 dom, and also by a list of genera and species. We speak with a view to 

 practical men, for whom we presume the work is intended, as well as for 

 amateurs. 



No. V. contains an article " On the Practicability of causing Shrubs to 

 flower twice in the growing Season." The principle laid down is, " that a 

 plant checked in its career of growth, especially in developing its reproductive 

 members, makes a second, and sometimes even a third, attempt the same 

 season, to complete the final object of its growth, the production of flowers 

 and seeds." Hence if the first buds or shoots of a shrub or tree be rubbed oif, 

 or the first flower stems of a herbaceous plant removed as soon as they have 

 made their appearance, second buds and stems will be produced immediately 

 afterwards. Removing the trees or herbaceous plants later in the season 

 than usual will cause them to flower later than usual. In general, roses and 

 all flowering shrubs may be made to'flower twice the same season, by pruning 

 back the young shoots that have already flowered, and supplying the plant 

 copiously with water for a week or two till it has again pushed. In an 

 article '' On Change of Air and Soil," it is said to liave " been proved that 

 seeds or plants removed from one soil to another of exactly the same descrip- 

 tion, but at some distance from each other, either longitudinally or in different 

 parallels of latitude, not too far from the middle of the temperate zone, be- 

 come renovated, and advance with more celerity than if they had not been 

 transplanted." (p. 106.) 



In No. VI., the editor informs his readers that he has " insured the assist- 

 ance of Mr. Don, brother to the Professor of Botany in King's College," to 

 furnish from time to time authentic accounts of the management of the 

 Orchidaceae, and other choice plants of tropical climates ; and he trusts that 

 with such a cooperator, having so splendid a collection under his immediate 

 care, he shall be able to make his journal without a rival in this department, 

 (p. 134.) 



An article entitled " Visits to Nurseries," by the conductor, runs through 

 several numbers, and in Nos. IV., V., and VI. Kew Gardens and Dr. Lindley's 

 report on them are noticed with some degree of acerbity ; at the same 

 time, there is much wholesome truth in the article, which we trust will 

 receive the attention of government. We are glad to find Mr. Mudie doing 

 justice to the merits of Mr. Smith. The sum required to put and keep 

 the establishment of Kew Gardens on the most respectable footing is, ac- 

 cording to the editor, not more than 4000/. or 5000/. a year ; Mr. Smith, 

 we believe, is also of this opinion. " Many objects, which conduce neither 

 to glory nor gain, and the want of which would be no disgrace or loss, cost 

 far more than this, only they are taken up by parties who are in real earnest 

 in their attempts to accomplish them." (p. 129.) The mere circumstance of 

 this magazine being conducted by Mr. Mudie ought to insure for it the public 

 patronage. 



Art. III. The Floricultural Magazine and Miscellany of Botany. 

 Edited by Robert Marnock. No. 53. for October. 8vo, I coloured 

 plate, a sheet and a half. London, 1840. Price Qd. 



This number has been sent to us, we presume, on account of the following 

 announcement : — 



" The most elegant and cheapest Floricultural Periodical published." 

 " Arrangements have been made by which a very considerable improve- 

 ment will be effected in the general appearance of this magazine. The plates 

 will be executed by first-rate London artists, and will pre;sent more correct 



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