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VERONICA LINDLEYANA. 
variety was observed in the appearance of the seedlings, but chiefly as regar' 
robust or weak habit : to the former class does our present subject belong ; ai 
being of the easiest possible culture, and a perfectly hardy greenhouse plant, it i 
likely to be extensively cultivated.” t 
It should be grown in a moderately rich soil, composed of three parts sand| 
loam, and one part leaf-mould, and allowed plenty of pot-room. ^ 
The specific title is given in honour of Dr. Lindley. The species approachd 
very near to V. salicifolia^ and is very similar to it in foliage and habit. T1 
leaves are, however, somewhat broader. Its appearance is better shown in tlj 
woodcut. 
