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VERONICA SPECIOSA. 
moderately large pot. Other specimens are now flowering, which were raised 
from cuttings taken off the parent plant. These are placed in a warm house, with 
a rather higher temperature than that common to the greenhouse. But all the 
younger stock are healthy and flourishing in a perfectly cold greenhouse. It seems, 
in fact, that the plant is at least a greenhouse species, and that it will probably 
be half-hardy. From its vigorous blooming propensities, it will be of much value 
in ornamental culture ; and its constantly neat appearance will likewise be a recom- 
mendation. 
It is not ascertained to what circumstance the generic title is due. The present 
plant well deserves its specific appellation. 
