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222 ORPHIUM FRUTESCENS. 
number of some species, equally as much in the way as the latter, that could not be 
better disposed of than as alluded to. Those of these descriptions might be restored 
to the greenhouse again at the proper season if necessary, or at the approach of 
winter given shelter to preserve them for a like purpose another year. But, it may 
be, none similar to the above exist; still, it were quite worth while to insure that every 
spring produces some, to put in appropriate situations ; the effect they create when 
favoured with so much freedom, whether planted as individual objects or groups, 
justify their being provided. There are not a few species only that succeed; for 
every greenhouse plant, if a little regard is paid to the selection of situation, 
preparation of soil, &c., will luxuriate in our climate during summer. 
A drawing of Orphium frutescens was taken from specimens obtained at Messrs. 
Henderson’s, in July, 1844. It propagates and succeeds under treatment ordinarily 
bestowed upon plants of its class. 
