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NEW AND RARE PLANTS FIGURED IN THE PERIODICALS. 
the variety coccinea major of Rhododendron {Azalea) nudiflorum that had been 
fertilised by arbor enm, and except in its evergreen leaves, and decandrous flowers, 
it agrees almost entirely with the former species. The plant appears to be quite 
hardy, is readily multiplied by layers, and, from the beauty of its crimson flowers, 
is well deserving of a place in every garden. — Brit. Flower Garden, 291. 
THE CRUCIFEROUS TRIBE, OR PLANTS BEARING FLOWERS WITH FOUR CALYX 
LEAVES AND FOUR PETALS DISPOSED IN THE FORM OF A CROSS 
(CRUCIFERiE). 
Morisia hypogvea (Ground Cress). This plant is apparently perennial, and 
forms a little compact tuft, bearing bright yellow flowers. Introduced by Mrs. 
Palliser, from the Royal Botanic Garden at Turin, from seeds presented to her by 
Professor Moris, who discovered the plant on the mountains of Sardinia. It is 
quite hardy, and appears well suited for rockwork, where its numerous bright 
yellow blossoms, contrasted with its deep green polished leaves, would doubtless 
produce a good effect. It requires a light loamy soil, and is readily increased by 
seeds, which should be sown immediately after they are ripe. — Brit. Flower 
Garden, 290. 
THE VERVAIN TRIBE (VERBENACE^). 
Verbena multifida contracta (Dwarf Purple Vervain). One of the 
commonest of all plants on the Alps of Chili and Mendoza, growing, according to 
Dr. Gillies, at the elevation of 8000 feet above the level of the sea ; and varying 
extremely in the colour of its flowers, in stature, and in the degree in which the 
leaves are cut. This is a dwarf kind with purple flowers.— Bot. Reg. 1766. 
THE GESNERA TRIBE (GESNERE^E). 
Gesnera allagophylla (Shifting-leaved Gesnera). A stove plant supposed 
to be a native of Brazil. The flowers are reddish orange : and it is a pretty neat 
species, and an interesting addition to the showy and easily cultivated genus to 
which it belongs. — Bot. Reg. 1767- 
THE FIGWORT TRIBE (SCROPHUL ARINE JE ). 
Pentstemon staticifoltus (Sea-Lavender-leaved Pentstemon). A new 
hardy species of this beautiful genus, sent to the Horticultural Society by the late 
Mr. Douglas from California. The flowers are purple. — Bot. Reg. 1770. 
NEW ORCHIDEA. 
TRIBE EPIDENDREjE. 
Epidendron stenopetalum (Acute Petaled Epidendron). This pretty 
Orchideous plant was received at the Glasgow Botanic Garden, by favour of Mr 8 
Macfadyer. The flowers are a delicate rose colour.— Botanical Magazine, 3410» 
