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consideration an Epiphyte, we alluded to in a former Number, has succeeded and 
flowered well, treated as such ; and, from its tassels of bright orange flowers con- 
stantly exhibiting has been a striking object in the Orchidaceous house. 
We might multiply instances, but have referred to sufficient to induce those who 
take an interest in the appearance of their Orchidaceous houses, to institute experi- 
ments, and discover for themselves whether there are not many plants capable of 
being made equally interesting with those we have instanced. 
In choosing subjects upon which to experiment, it must be borne in mind, that 
there are many which, to endeavour to make succeed as Epiphytes, would be 
altogether a violation of principles ; for instance, it would be palpable absurdity to 
expect greenhouse plants to succeed thus treated. 
An extended knowledge of the various habits of plants is the surest antidote 
to any mistakes of this nature ; as, when we recollect that Bromeliaceous plants in 
general love to revel in high and moist temperature, we cease to wonder that the 
species of that order which we have experimented upon have succeeded so favourably. 
Orchidaceous plants are now becoming so generally grown, that abundant oppor- 
tunities of treating plants in the manner in question, and of introducing them into 
structures devoted to Orchidese, is now afforded, conferring upon the arrangement a 
novel trait ; and the successful manner in which those we have alluded to flourishes, 
does not permit their claim to attention to rest upon novelty alone. 
Stoves, in which a temperature suitable for the welfare of its inmates is main- 
tained, will be as favourable for the plants grown as Epiphytes to succeed in, as 
Orchidaceous houses. Their introduction to the latter will create a pleasing 
variety with its inhabitants, from the contrast of habit of growth, colour of flowers, 
&c, as well as the exercise of any peculiar method of training, to vary the scene. 
FLORICULTURAL NOTICES. 
NEW OR BEAUTIFUL PLANTS FIGURED IN THE LEADING BOTANICAL PERIODICALS 
FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY. 
Anemo'ne japo'nica. Was stated to be an Atragene by Thunberg, a Swedish botanist. De 
Candolle suggested that it was probably an Anemone. Dr. Lindley states, " It is not only an 
Anemone, but a most beautiful one, not inferior to the Chinese Chrysanthemum, or the Anemone 
coronaria of the East. For its introduction to this country the public is indebted to the Horticul- 
tural Society, who received it from Mr. Fortune in 1844. That indefatigable collector had met 
with it at Shanghae, the Japanese port of China." It flowered in a greenhouse in the garden of the 
Society, in the autumn, where it wore a very beautiful aspect. It is thought it may prove hardy. 
Siebold states it inhabits damp woods on the edges of rivulets, on a mountain called Kifune, near 
the city Mako, in Japan. It is cultivated by the Japanese for its beautiful flowers ; they propa- 
gate it by offsets, as its seeds seldom ripen. It is found to prefer a moist loamy soil. Bot. 
Reg. 66. 
Anthoce'rcis ilicifo'lia. " A species, in colour and general habit, nearly allied to the showy 
Anthocercis littorea; but very destitute and remarkable for its size, often six feet high, and its very 
