0 EPACRIS MINI ATA. 
It is found wild on the eastern coast of New South Wales, from whence seeds 
were forwarded, by a friend of the Messrs. Loddiges, to the Hackney Nursery. 
The botanist before quoted observes : — " It has been reported that it is one of the 
many discoveries made by Mr. Gunn, but we do not see either it or the E. gran- 
diflora in any of the extensive collections made by that great investigator of the 
Tasmanian Flora." 
We may here advert to a prevalent source of mischief amongst the delicate- 
rooted plants of this tribe — permitting a hot summer's sun to shine direct upon the 
pots. Much of the sickly and stunted appearance which these plants assume, 
springs from the injury communicated to the roots in this way. A bright burning 
sun should always be carefully intercepted ; and where the plants are set out of 
the houses for the summer, means should also be provided for protecting them 
from long-continued or heavy- dashing rains. Both these ends may be accom- 
plished by a temporary frame-work furnished with a moveable canvas covering. 
Cuttings furnish a ready means of increase ; and they may be taken off at 
almost any season, but usually take root most easily in autumn or early spring. 
The entire stock is at present in the hands of Messrs. Loddiges, who, we 
understand, intend letting it out about May or June next. 
