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NEW AND RARE PLANTS. 
about the size and form of a common marble. It is propag"ated by grafting or 
budding upon the common hawthorn. J3ot. Meg., 1832. 
THE GREEK VALERIAN TRIBE (POLEMONI ACEtE). 
Leptosiphon androsaceus. Androsace-like Leptosiphon. A genus of five 
species, established by Mr. Bentham, all of which are remarkable for their graceful 
habit, slender foliage, and exceedingly pretty flowers ; and which make a very 
handsome appearance w hen planted thickly in an open border. Experience has 
shown that these plants will not flourish well in a situation much exposed to the 
sun in summer. It should, therefore, either be sown in the autumn, so as to flower 
early, or in Jime, so that it may be ready for blossoming in September. Bof, 
Mag., 3491. 
the pea tribe (LEGUMINOSiE). 
LupiNUS Texensis. Texas Lupin. A very beautiful deep blue-flowered 
Lupin, an inhabitant of Texas, closely resembling the Lupinus suhcarnosus ; but 
distinguished from that species chiefly by the differently shaped leaves. Bot. 
Mag., 3492. 
Lathyrus rotundifolius, var. ellipticus. Hound-leaved Everlasting Pea. 
A climbing perennial herb, extending to the height of three or four feet, of easy 
culture, and is readily increased, both by parting the roots and by seeds. It is a 
very handsome and desirable flower : the corolla is of a rich crimson, rendering it 
very showy, and highly deserving a place in the flower garden. Brit. Fl. 
Garden, 333. 
the water-leaf tribe (hydrophylle^). 
EuTOCA Menziesii. Mr. Menzies' Eutoca. A very beautiful hardy annual, 
with purple flowers, introduced by the Horticultural Society in 1826, from seeds 
transmitted by the late Mr. Douglas, by whom they were collected during his 
botanical researches on the banks of the Columbia, in North-west America ; grow- 
ing abundantly in sandy exposed situations. The plant should, therefore, be culti- 
vated in a light soil, and in a sunny situation ; for under such circumstances it 
will be most likely to perfect its seeds freely. Brit. Fl. Garden, 334. 
the crow-foot tribe (ranunculace^). 
Clematis calycin^. Minorca Virgin's Bower. An evergreen scandent 
shrub, with dark brown angular branches, a native of Minorca and Corsica, and 
was introduced from the Paris Garden, in 1783. The plant has finely divided 
leaves, resembling those of some umbelliferous plants ; and the flowers are large 
and elegantly spotted with purple. It is a very interesting plant from its peculiar 
habit, and from its producing its blossoms at a season of the year (February), when 
few hardy plants are in flower. It should be trained to a wall, in a sheltered 
situation, and with a southern aspect. It is readily multiplied by layers. Brit. 
Fl. Garden, 335. 
(TERNSTRCEMIACEiE), 
Camellia Japonica Donckelaeri. Donckelaer's Japan Camellia. A 
remarkably beautiful variety, said to be a genuine Japanese kind, and to have been 
brought to Holland by Dr. Siebold. The petals of the flower are blotched with 
white, and the general aspect is good ; but somewhat loose. Bot. Reg., 1854. 
