NEW AND RARE PLANTS. 
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years ago, from seeds of a hybrid of i?. arboreum that had been fertilised by some 
other species, most probably H. Ponticum. It surpasses all the other varieties in 
the deep-toned purple of its blossoms, which are also remarkable for their singularly 
waved appearance. It flowered in the beginning of May, and is probably quite 
hardy ; sandy peat and loam will suit it best. Brit, Fl. Gard,, 341. 
COMPOSITES. 
IsMELiA Madeirensis. Madeira Ismelia. A rather pretty shrubby species 
with yellow flowers, recently introduced by Mr. Webb, from Madeira, It is not 
quite hardy, therefore requires to be protected in a frame or in the greenhouse in 
winter; it is increased by cuttings, and established plants should be grown in a 
light sandy soil. Brit. Fl. Gard., 342. 
THE PEA TRIBE (LEGUMINOSS). 
Lathyrus Magellanicus. Cape Horn, or Lord Anson's Pea. An extremely 
beautiful perennial plant, producing fine light blue flowers in great abundance. It 
is quite hardy, and well worthy of a place in every flower-garden ; in such a 
situation it produces its flowers about the month of June. Its original introducer 
was Cook, of His Majesty's Ship Centurion, commanded by Lord Anson, in 1747, 
since which time, native specimens have been found by Sir Joseph Banks and Dr. 
Solander, at Port Desire, in the Straits of Magellan. It being a maritime plant, a 
little common salt may be beneficial as a stimulant. Increased both by cuttings 
and seeds. Brit. Fl. Gard.^ 344. 
the rose tribe (rosaces). 
Cratsgus platyphylla. Broad-leaved Thorn. A European hawthorn, 
elegant in foliage and handsome in general appearance ; in its growth it spreads its 
graceful bending arms on all sides, the leaves are a deep rich green, and, after the 
common hawthorn, is flowerless ; it is loaded with large masses of snow-white 
blossoms, retaining its vigour till late in the autumn, so that the rich colour of its 
blackish purple fruit is not impaired in eff"ect by the fading tints of the foliage. 
Bot. Reg., 1874. 
Cratsgus pyrifolia. Pear-leaved Thorn. A native of rocky woods in 
North America, from Pennsylvania to Carolina, flowering in June. It is one of the 
largest leaved species of the genus, with a good deal of beauty in the spring, when 
the leaves are green and the branches loaded with flowers, but less valuable as an 
ornament of autumn scenery, because, although the tints of the orange-coloured 
fruit and of the foliage are pleasing, yet the tree has an open inelegant head, and 
the leaves drop off, while the fruit remains behind adhering to the branches : it is 
known from the other species by the strong plaits v/hich give the leaves something 
the appearance of being furrowed from the midribs towards the margin. Bot. 
Reg., 1877. 
THE EVENING PRIMROSE TRIBE (ON AGRARIES). 
Godetia vinosa. Wine-stained Godetia. An extremely pretty species with 
pale pink flowers, introduced by the Horticultural Society from California. It is 
quite hardy, and, among other annuals about July and August, it makes a pretty 
show. Bot. Reg,, 1880. 
