FLORICULTURAL NOTICES. 
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NEW OR INTERESTING PLANTS IN FLOWER AT THE PRINCIPAL SUBURBAN 
NURSERIES. 
Aquile'gia Skinne'ri. This new species is now flowering in a border at Messrs. Rollisson's, 
Tooting ; but, from having been kept in a greenhouse, and brought into flower early, its colours 
are by no means so rich as they ought to be, nor are the blossoms so large. Their hues are red and 
yellow ; and they were originally described as very showy. In their present state, however, they 
are not better than those of A. canadensis. 
Aquile GiA GLANDULo^SA. Doubtless the best of all the Columbines, and deserving of being uni- 
versally grown. It has particularly large flowers, which are of a rich blue colour ; this being much 
enhanced by the lovely white of the centre. We are not acquainted with a more ornamental border 
flower. It is blooming at Messrs. Rollisson's, and may, we should think, be had of any nurseryman, 
AzA^LEA SPECiosi'ssiMA. A Seedling variety, raised by Mr. Smith, of Norbiton, who has sent 
it out with the foregoing title. Its flowers are of a greater size than those of any other kind we 
know, and their hue is a deep and splendid crimson, with numerous dark spots in the upper petals. 
The form of the flower is not equal to that of A. laterilia and others, yet it is not so loose, nor are 
the petals so long and narrow, as those of many smaller varieties. It is now in most nurseries, 
and blossoming in several. 
Babia'na bi'color. In the fine collection of bulbs at Messrs. Loddiges', Hackney, this very 
beautiful species is now blossoming. It is dwarf, flowers copiously, and has large flowers, which are 
of a soft and delicate blue tint, with a whitish centre. It is one of the most interesting of its class. 
Bego^nia hydrocotylifo^lia. In our previous mention of this elegant plant, we did not state 
that its pretty flowers are very delightfully fragrant. This we have since ascertained to be the 
case ; and the circumstance will certainly add much to its attractiveness. 
Choroze'ma macrophy'llum. There is a plant which is cultivated rather extensively in the 
London nurseries under the name here given, which is apparently a variety of C. cordatum. It 
is, however, much superior to that species, having larger foliage, and handsome flowers. Its habit, 
too, is somewhat stronger. It blooms most splendidly during the spring months, and is a fine 
acquisition to a greenhouse. 
Cyrtochi'lum stella^tum. This is a lovely Orchidaceous plant, remarkable for the boldness 
and showiness of its half-erect racemes of flowers. These last are arranged with great regularity 
on the stalk, and are large, and of a creamy- coloured ground, with a few pinkish markings. It is 
flowering handsomely at Messrs. Rollisson's, Tooting. 
Epide'ndrum selli'gerum. One of the pseudo-bulbous division, with neat pseudo-bulbs and 
leaves, and a long raceme of greenish -brown and pink flowers. These are not very ornamental ; 
but they have such a delicious odour that the species is eminently worthy of being grown, in order 
to scent the house in which it is kept. The fragrance is something like that of violets, and almost 
equal to E, ionosmim. Messrs. Loddiges have it flowering liberally in a cool stove, where it lasts 
in bloom for a considerable time. 
Hydra'ngea japo'nica. Part of the large collection made by Dr. Siebold, in Japan, and 
introduced to European gardens. It is more curious than showy, and somewhat resembles 
the H. hortensi!^, except that it has small and poor flowers. It is in blossom at Mr. Low's, 
Clapton ; and having been kept in a stove, will probably improve by greenhouse treatment, and 
may perhaps be much ameliorated by skilful cultivation. 
OPERATIONS FOR JUNE. 
The extreme wetness of last month has ofiered a favourable oppoi-tunity for planting out all 
kinds of tender plants ; natural rains being so much better for them than artificial waterings, 
because, in the latter case, the water is not applied gradually enough, and binds up the surface of 
the earth after this has become dry again. It may be taken as a rule in all cases of watering, 
where a rose has to be used on the pot, that the application should never be continued till the 
plot of ground becomes covered with puddles ; but rather that the water should be given more 
