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London exhibitions, but for some unexplained reason they 

 have disappeared, but as they are again oominf; into favour, 

 we hope to see the loss made good. Increase may be 

 effected by either seeds or cuttings ; the latter should be 

 from the young wood, inserted in sand and covered with 

 a bell-glass. 



P. decussata. — This, as its name implies, has the foliage 

 arranged crossways ; the leaves are nearly ovate in shape, 

 dark green above, paler beneath. The flowers are tubular, 

 arranged in compact heads, and reddish pink in colour ; 

 it blooms from May to July, and is a most valuable plant 

 for either exhibition or home decoration. Native of New 

 Holland. 



P. diosmafolia. — A species resembling the former, but yet 

 abundantly distinct. The leaves are somewhat broader and 

 rather more lax ; the heads of bloom are larger .and more 

 spreading, and in colour a soft rose ; it blooms during May, 

 June, and July. Native of New Holland. 



P. elegans. — This 'is a stronger grower than the preceding. 

 The leaves are broad, ovate-lanceolate in shape, and about an 

 inch or more long. The heads of flowers are globose, and 

 creamy white in colour. A fine species, blooming during 

 April and May. From New Holland. 



P- Hendersoni. — A very fine, somewhat slender-growing- 

 species, with bright green leaves, and good-sized compact 

 heads of rosy pink flowers, which are produced in great 

 profusion during May and June. It is a kind very subject to- 

 attacks of red spider, which will much disfigure it if strict 

 attention be not given. Native of New Holland. 



P. Neippergeana. — A very desirable compact-growing kind, 

 with small close- set leaves, and abundance of pure white 

 heads of bloom, which are produced during May and June. 

 Native of New Holland. 



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