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former genus, they spread horizontally, or are partially drooping. There are 
several other species equally interesting. Their leaves are described as being 
particularly fragrant. 
Heder6ma latifolium. There appears little to admire in the flowers of this 
plant, unless it be the rich crimson colour of its bracts ; but the leaves, which are 
numerous, and spotted beneath with pink, have a most refreshing odour. In refe- 
rence to this property. Dr. Lindley observes, " the leaves, or rather the half-ripe 
fruits, of these plants (H. latifolia and two other species) preserve their fragrance 
so well that they might be worth collecting for the use of the perfumer ; and if so, 
they would furnish a new and most agreeable article of luxury to Europe, and a 
small aid to the natural resources of the country." 
Manglesia purpi)rea. The principal feature in this pretty plant is its 
capitate inflorescence, which, according to the figure given in the work now 
beneath our notice, is very similar, in general outline, to our common indigenous 
Jasione vulgaris. The individual florets are, however, widely different, and 
exceedingly curious, while the colour is a deep purple. It is a shrubby plant, 
with rather a paucity of leaves, which are also minute, acuminate, and inclining 
towards the stem. 
Calytrix aurea. Of ten species just added to this genus by Dr. Lindley, 
this is one of the most showy. It has " oval imbricated leaves and heads of the 
brightest yellow flowers, whose sepals end in awns, at first yellow but afterwards 
olive-green." C. Jlavescens and C. sapphirina are mentioned as the other two 
most remarkable. 
NuYTZiA FLORiBUNDA. An afilnity is at once recognizable between this plant 
and the genus Acacia ; the form of the foliage, and the manner in which the 
flowers are produced, exhibiting, at least to our eyes, evident marks of relationship. 
It seems a strong-growing plant, having narrow ligulate leaves, and large terminal 
spikes of deep-yellow blossoms. The petals of these are by no means conspicuous, 
but as each footstalk bears several flowers, and from every one of them a bunch of 
showy stamens is protruded, their aggregate appearance is very splendid. 
NEW, RARE, AND INTERESTING PLANTS IN FLOWER IN THE PRINCIPAL 
SUBURBAN NURSERIES. 
Acacia cultrata. The very extensive and handsome genus Acacia does not 
contain a more valuable species than that now under notice. It is well covered 
with fine, entire, knife-shaped leaves, w^hich have a whitish appearance j and the 
plants grow vigorously, as well as form very symmetrical shrubs, from three to four 
feet in height. The flowers are borne in large spikes, frequently having twelve 
blossoms on each, these being large, globular, liglit yellow, and very showy. 
Specimens in the greenhouse of Messrs. Eollison, Tooting, are now blooming most 
exuberantly. It is well suited for placing in the rear of a group of greenhouse 
plants, as the lower portions of its stems are apt to remain simple, while it expands 
