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Veronica 2nmeleoides, minor. Our specimens of this pretty species were 

 procured from the shingle beds of the Potts River. It is of ^irostrate habit, 

 sending out rootlets from its trailing branches ; the flower, larger than that of 

 the preceding species, is blue ; it blooms in November. It is propagated by- 

 division ; light soil, even if rather sandy, appears best suited to its growth. It 

 is admirably adaj)ted for rockwork. 



Veronica lycopodioides, Hook. f. This remarkable looking shrub com- 

 mences another group of Alpine Veronicas. Nowhere, perhaps, is it to be found 

 in greater abundance than near the swampy creeks that intersect the spurs of 

 Mt. Potts, at an elevation of from 3000 to 4000 feet. It may be said to grow 

 about 2 feet in height, although we have seen specimens of nearly double tliat 

 measurement. In its young state, with its densely imbricated leaves, it pre- 

 sents a dark green velvety appearance. It flowers in November. It differs 

 from most other species in preferring a deep peaty soil, where it can always 

 obtain a certain amount of moisture ; it is most difficult to strike from 

 cuttings, but can be propagated by layers. 



Veronica tetrasticha, Hook. f. Quite a fairy-like alpine ; although in its 

 native localities amongst crevices of rocks it may be termed decumbent, when 

 growing on a plane surface its habit becomes erect ; it is of such slow growth, 

 that a plant which has blossomed for two or three years, has not yet attained 

 3 inches in height ; its peculiarly tinted foliage of silvery green is densely 

 imbricate ; its small flowers appear in November ; excellent for rockwork ; it 

 may be propagated by division. 



Veronica Hectori, Hook. f. This much-branched brown-looking alpine, 

 is of upright growth ; leaves closely imbricate ; above the gorge of the Ash- 

 burton there are specimens from 3 to 4 feet in height ; very hardy ; it grows 

 most freely from cuttings. Flowering season, November. 



Veronica salicornioides, Hook. f. A small much-branched alj^ine, with 

 leaves densely imbricate ; colour greenish brown ; no specimen has flowered 

 here as yet; it has been cultivated since 1864. Young plants are readily 

 obtained from the lower self-rooted branches. 



Veronica cujjressoides. The best coloured plant amongst this group of 

 Alpine Veronicas, its fresh deep green foliage and compact shape render it a 

 fitting object either for the shrubbery, or for rockwork, or any place not under 

 trees ; it can be moved with safety when of large size ; it may be propagated 

 by cuttings, or young plants can be obtained from the lower self-rooted 

 branches. 



Veronica Haastii, Hook, f. One of the most curious of the alpine species ; 

 it is found on the shingly slips of the South ei-n Alps. We find this plant 

 difficult to grow, and still more difficult to propagate ; we have raised it from 

 seed j in transplanting care must be observed. It flowers in August and 

 September. Light soil most suitable. 



