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they are quite distinct ; and they may likewise be popularly distinguished with 
the greatest facility by the less prominent spots in the flowers of A. affine^ and the 
circumstance of the raceme being branched. It is a most admirable plant, and 
highly calculated to arrest attention. 
AganIsia pulchella. As a notice of this pretty new Orchidaceous plant is 
given in a previous page of the present Number, we shall only further state that 
it has just bloomed at Messrs. Loddiges', and is worthy of every encomium. 
Batatas bonariensis. A handsome climbing plant, allied to the genus 
Ipomwa, and only slightly separated therefrom. It grows luxuriantly, has large 
palmate foliage, and pale but very elegant blush- coloured flowers, with a purplish 
centre. Specimens are now flowering in the stove of Messrs. Hollison, Tooting ; 
but it may, we understand, be cultivated readily in a greenhouse. It forms an 
excellent plant for covering the roof of a house where shade is desired ; while the 
abundance and beauty of its blossoms render it peculiarly ornamental. 
Brachycome — ? We last month mentioned a species of this genus (B. 
iberidifolia) as blossoming at Mr. Low's, Clapton ; and the same specimen still 
continues to bloom in equal perfection. Another species, with much lighter 
flowers, has also recently expanded there, and almost rivals the preceding in 
interest and attractiveness. As a large quantity of buds have yet to be developed, 
it is probable that there will be a free succession of blossoms throughout the 
summer. In this case, both the plants will be of essential service to the flower- 
garden, since they appear peculiarly fitted for planting in groups. 
Callistachys longifolia. Among the many seeds that have latterly been 
received from the Swan River Colony, those of a plant supposed to be a Chorizema, 
with remarkably long leaves, have been especially prized. This having now 
flowered with Messrs. Rollison, Tooting, and in other collections, proves to be a 
species of Callistachys . It is a robust-growing shrub, attaining the height of from 
four to five feet, with round, smooth, greenish stems, numerous branches, and neat, 
long, lanceolate, mucronate, reticulated foliage. The flowers are borne in stiff 
terminal spikes, the principal colour (that of the standard) being pale yellow, 
while the wings are reddish-purple and the keel pinkish white, tinged with purple. 
Although showy, it is too straggling for an ordinary greenhouse, and better adapted 
for a conservatory, or a large establishment. 
DiPLOLiENA dampierii. When a plant has been the subject of high expecta- 
tions, and for a considerable time, the disappointment occasioned by its proving 
nearly worthless is felt in twofold force. We confess, therefore, that because, from 
the interesting habit of the plant, and what we had heard respecting it, something 
splendid was anticipated, our surprise was proportionally excessive w T hen we found 
its flowers so insignificant. These have lately opened at Mrs. Lawrence's, Ealing 
Park, and besides their being small, they are of a brownish-green hue, with a 
cluster of similar stamens protruding from the centre. It is only suitable for the 
curious cultivator, or botanical collections. 
