A very curious plant of tlie Order Umhelliferce, growing from a 
small rounded tuber, much in the way of our native pig-nut 
{Buniiim flexuosum. With.) It thrives in a mixture of good turfy 
loam and leaf-mould, with a liberal supply of water while growing. 
It only requires the protection of a cool frame or pit during the 
winter, and is easily increased by the tubers. I received this 
plant from Mr. E. C. Reed, who obtained his specimens near 
St. lago de Chili.— TF. W. S. 
