DECEMBER. 



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plants are growing vigorously, but allow them a 

 season of rest after flowering. 



PHYLICA SPICATA. 

 Class, PentanDria. Order, Monogynia. 

 Rhamxe.e. 



Native of the Cape of Good Hope, 1774. — Pro- 

 pagation, cuttings. 



This plant, like its allies, flourishes the most 

 when exposed to the light and air. A free circula- 

 tion round the plant is of benefit to it ; this is an 

 advantage which all the heath-like plants should 

 have, as they in their natural state grow in open 

 situations, and not as here where there is more 

 shade than light and air. These families have, in 

 some measure, sunk into disrepute ; but give them 

 the benefits above, with perfect drainage to carry 

 off the superfluous moisture, and a moderate sup- 

 ply of water, with as cool a house as you can with 

 safety during winter, and they will amply repay you 

 for the care bestowed on them. 



RESEDA ODOR AT A. MIGNIOXETTE. 



Class, Dodecaxdria. Order, Trigyxia. 



ReSEDACEjE. 



Native of Egypt, 1752. — Propagation, seeds. 



Two sowings of this fragrant plant are requisite 

 for a supply for the several months of the year. 

 1 am aware that plants raised in May will continue 



