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experiments were conducted with these fungi. Descriptions of the ex- 

 periments and results are given, showing that the Aspergillus powder 

 possessed a rather stronger inulin-splitting power than the Penicillium 

 powder. The inulase of these fungi does not pass into the culture 

 medium ; it is therefore an endo-enzyme. The optimum temperature for 

 inulase was about 55 degrees C. — G. H. 



IriS Collettii. By Sir J. D. Hooker (Bot. Mag. tab. 7889).— Nat. ord. 

 Iridece, tribe Morceece. Native of Burma. It has a dwarf habit, persistent 

 under cultivation. The leaves are narrowly ensiform. Flowering stems, 

 6 ins. high. The perianth H in. diam. ; segments sub-equal, spreading, 

 violet-blue, streaked with yellow at base ; the crest of outer perianth 

 leaves orange-yellow. — G. H. 



Ivy, Uses Of. By G. G. (Gard. Mag. n. 2584, p. 304 ; 9/5/03).— 

 An excellent article upon the various uses to which Ivy may be applied in 

 gardens, such as wall coverings, pillars, or Ivy chains on terrace banks. 

 A selection is given, and good illustrations accompany the article. — W. G. 



Jasminum primulinum (Gard. Chron. No. 848, p. 197, fig. 83; 

 March 28, 1093). — This beautiful species, though previously known, 

 has only just been introduced into cultivation by Messrs. Veitch 

 & Sons, who received it from their collector, Mr. Wilson, from Yunnan. 

 If, as it is hoped, this species proves to be as hardy as the well-known 

 Jasminum nudiflorum, it will be a most welcome addition to our climbing 

 plants. It is said that it has already withstood several degrees of frost 

 at Coombe Wood without injury. The blossoms are nearly two inches in 

 diameter, are semi-double, and of a bright yellow colour. — G. S. S. 



Kalmias. By W. Dallimore (Garden, No. 1638, p. 249; 11/4/03). 

 The number of species usually found in gardens is three, K. angustifolia, 

 glauca, and latifolia ; two other species, K. cuneata and hirsuta, have 

 been described, but they are very seldom seen. In addition to these species, 

 a number of varieties of two of them are well known. In gardens that are 

 free from lime, and especially in those in which the soil is of a sandy, peaty 

 character, and where the Common Heather and Ling grow naturally 

 and luxuriantly, Kalmias will find an ideal home. Where, however, lime 

 is found in any appreciable quantity, or where the soil is very wet and 

 heavy, they will not thrive, and it will be courting failure to attempt 

 their culture. They make excellent subjects either for groups in the 

 shrubbery or for beds on the lawn, for they are of neat habit, and flower 

 with great freedom. — E. T. C. 



Keteleeria Evelyniana. By M. T. Masters (Gard. Chron. No. 848, 

 p. 194, fig. 82 ; March 28, 1903).— This new species of Keteleeria was 

 found by Dr. Henry in Yunnan in a gorge of the Red River, about 

 4,000 feet above the sea. Only five or six trees were met with growing in a 

 group, but Dr. Henry says the district was not thoroughly explored by 

 himself or his collectors. The trees were said to be about 30 feet in height, 

 and their aspect was singularly handsome owing to the colour of the 

 foliage. A description of the tree is given in Latin. — G. S. S. 



