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proportion in the several parts of the plant, in conjunction with a uniform 
growth. 
Many of the family produce seeds freely, and those who wish to have vigorous 
plants, should employ seeds to obtain them. But if small flowering specimens are 
required, cuttings taken from old plants should be chosen ; such would easily be 
induced to grow, by bestowing upon them the usual attention. The proper soil to 
ensure a healthy vigorous growth would be a sandy loam, with equal proportions 
of peat and leaf-mould. 
Our drawing was prepared from a specimen in the superb collection of New 
Holland plants, possessed by the Messrs. Henderson, of Pine Apple-Place. 
