knowledge of the species I have thought it desirable to publish in 
the Befugium Botanicum a series of figures illustrating such 
species most requiring their characters to be brought out by 
careful drawing. In the present number this series is com- 
menced, and I hope to continue it as opportunity may permit. 
The species thrive well when grown in a moist stove, sheltered, 
when required, from hot sunshine, and potted in a very spongy 
soil of peat and sphagnum, and liberally supplied with water at 
all times, but especially during the season of growth. Anthuriim 
ruhricaule, Plate 265, is a nearly stemless free-flowering species, 
with long, pointed, bright green leaves, and reddish green 
spathes, which together have a pleasing appearance. My first 
acquaintance with this plant in the living state was from spe- 
cimens sent me from the vicinity of Bio by the late D. Bowman. 
—w. w, s. 
