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DILLWYNIA SPECIOSA. 
Thus, the beautiful species, a figure of which we now furnish, hasj^flowers of similar 
shades to those of many others, but these being more numerous and segregated, as 
well as of a clearer and livelier colour, and the plant altogether exhibiting a more 
sprightly and elegant aspect, it is better worth growing than the majority of those 
we usually meet with. 
Messrs. Eollison, of the' Tooting nursery, having been supplied with seeds of 
this plant from Baron Hugel, of Vienna, about two years since, have succeeded in 
raismg and striking a copious stock of young specimens; and from one which 
flowered in their establishment during the months of May and June 1839, our 
plate was prepared. It is also possessed by Mr. Low, of Clapton, and perhaps by 
most other nurserymen. There is little doubt that it was originally found in New 
South Wales, but on this point we cannot give any decided information. 
If the reader refer to vol. iv. p. 99 of this Magazine, where D. glycinifolia is 
figured, he will from thence obtain some hints which may prove auxiliary in the 
culture of the present species. We regret to see the above very lovely little plant so 
seldom in either nurseries or private collections. Like Chorizema ovata^ its habit 
IS slender and delicate, and the rough indiscriminate usage of some gardeners is 
often fatal to its weakly constitution. But to those who have patience enough to 
watch over it carefully, and minister to its wants with a tender and cautious hand, 
the extreme beauty of its blossoms will be an abundant recompense. 
X). speciosa is far more robust. It may be managed very similarly to heaths, 
only needing a little loam mixed with the heath-soil in which it is potted. Its 
wmter cultivation must be conducted with the greatest care. The gracility of all 
its parts is such, that it will not endure much moisture without there is a strong 
sun to evaporate it. Placed on the shelf of a dry greenhouse, immediately beneath 
the glass, it may be kept in the best health at this season, and should be set on a 
somewhat lower stage in the summer, when it must be profusely watered. 
Cuttings taken from the young branches, towards the end of the spring, will 
strike without the application of any fire heat, if retained in a confined house and 
shaded. A trifling bottom heat, produced by partially decayed bark, is, however, 
of great assistance in causing the protrusion of roots, and may advantageously be 
employed, provided dampness be discreetly repressed. 
F or an explanation of the generic name, the reference before given to X). glyci- 
nifolia may be consulted. 
