ESCALLONIA MONTEVIDENSIS. 
(MONTEVIDEO ESCALLONIA.) 
ORDER. 
MONOGYNIA. 
NATURAL ORDER. ^ 
ESCALLONIA. 
Gfneric Character. — Calyx five-leaved. Petals five, connected in a tube. Capsule many seeded. 
Specific Character A shrub, branches growing erect. Leaves oblong, serrated. Panicles terminal, 
many flowered, with bracteal leaves intermixed. Calyx five-leaved, acute. Petals white and delicate. 
This greenhouse plant is said to be common at Montevideo, where it was 
discovered by Mr. SelloW;, and introduced in 1827- 
The plant will grow upwards of eight feet high^ or probably more. Many 
panicles of flowers are produced, which emit a powerful fragrance. It will do well 
in the open air during summer, planted in sandy loam and peat, but will usually 
perish in winter if not brought into a greenhouse or other shelter. It is propagated 
by cuttings, which should be planted in light soil, and have a handglass placed 
over them. 
CLASS. 
PENTANDRIA. 
