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Sutherldndia frutescens, very similar to Swainsojiia; 

 flowers fine scarlet. (Soil No. 2.) 



SivainsdmaSj four species of free-flowering, soft- wooded 

 sbrubs, natives of New South Wales. * S. galegifblia, S. 

 coronilleefdliaj and S. astragali folia, are red, purple, and 

 white; leguminose flowers in spikes from the axils, are of 

 easy culture and deserving of a situation; the foliage is 

 pinnate; leaflets ovate, acute. (Soil No. 2.) 



Tecbma is a genus of beautiful flowering plants, separated 

 from Bignbnia, They are of easy culture and desirable in 

 all collections. T. capensis has bright orange flowers in large 

 clusters, and very profuse on large plants. T. aiistrdlis, 

 known as Bignbnia' j^andbra, has white and pink flowers in 

 great profusion. T. jasmindides is quite a new plant, producing 

 very large clusters of white flowers with a bright pink centre; 

 it is a charming plant for climbing, and the foliage is of a 

 very agreeable shining green. The plants require encourage- 

 ment. (Soil No. 10.) 



Telopla speciosissimiLS is the only species, and was once 

 called Emhothrium speciosissimus. It is now called Telopea, 

 in allusion to the brilliant crimson flowers, which from their 

 large size are seen at a great distance, and which render it 

 one of the most conspicuous productions of New South Wales. 

 The leaves are oblong, deeply toothed, veiny, and smooth; 

 wood strong; flower ovate, connate, and terminal, and of 

 considerable duration. There ought to be a specimen of it 

 in every collection. The pots must be well drained, and the 

 plant in the extreme heat of summer not too much exposed 

 to the sun. Very scarce. (Soil No. 19.) 



Testudindria^ Elephant's foot, or Hottentot's bread, two 

 species remarkable for their appearance. The root or bulb, 

 if it may be so called,^ is of a conical shape, and divided into 

 transverse sections. Those of one foot diameter are com- 

 puted to be one hundred and fifty years of age. It is a 

 climbing herbaceous plant, v/ith entire reniform leaves of no 

 beauty; flowers small; color green. The pots must be well 

 drained, for when the plant is inactive, it is in danger of 

 suffering from moisture, and ought not to get any water. T. 

 eleplidntipes and T. montana are the species, natives of the 

 Cape of Good Hope, and require the warmest part of the 

 house. (Soil No. 10.) 



Thea: a genus celebrated over the known world as fur- 

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