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feature in a hothouse, and to rectify an error which, we observe, is rapidly- 
gaining credence, that it is identical with the C. speciosissimum, figured in the 
fourth volume of our magazine. It is much inferior to the species just mentioned, 
both in general character and the size of its blossoms ; but these are of a deeper 
colour, and on this account, as well as from its contracted habits, and the early 
period of its existence at which the flowers appear, it is deserving of very general 
esteem. The specimen which suggested these remarks, is now displaying its 
beauties in the nursery of Mr. Knight, Chelsea. 
EchItes suberecta. Not presenting the omnipotent claim of being a new 
plant, though undoubtedly a scarce one, this fine species, again, is barely entitled 
to notice here. Some of our readers are perhaps, however, unacquainted with its 
merits, which are those of an elegant climber, with small but neat foliage, and 
very large, lively yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, arising in bunches from the 
axils of the leaves. Allied to it, and alike flowering in the stove of Mr. Knight, 
Chelsea, is a new species of Echites, bearing large, rich, and shining evergreen 
foliage ; but its flowers, though produced in great numbers from the base of the 
leaves, prove to be puny, pale-brown, and quite unornamental. Being a climbing 
plant, of vigorous growth, and strikingly promising leaves, it has long excited 
considerable expectation. It is now found to be utterly worthless, except for the 
purpose of covering a vacant space in an extensive house, with a pleasing mass of 
fine foliage. 
Erysimum Perowskianum. Planted in the flower-garden either singly or 
en masse, we have seldom seen a more appropriate plant than that whose name is 
prefixed to this paragraph. Its general character is that of a common Wall-flower, 
but it is less straggling, and produces a more regular and unbroken surface of 
brilliant orange-coloured flowers. Whether it be an annual or biennial, we cannot 
now state ; but it is just such a plant as every cultivator must be desirous of 
possessing. Specimens in the open border of Messrs. Rollison, Tooting, are bloom- 
ing most profusely. 
Gerardia delphinifolia. It is said to be more than thirty years since this 
charming herbaceous plant was received in Britain from the East Indies ; and yet, 
at this time, it remains almost unknown. Witnessing, in our late visit, a specimen 
planted out in the open ground of the Tooting nursery, we were much pleased 
with its appearance, and are induced to recommend it for summer display. The 
form of its leaves is well expressed in the specific name, while the flowers are of a 
delicate blush tint, slightly striped with a darker pink, and much resembling 
those of some species of Pentstemon. 
Lobelia Ignea. A very peculiar species, and at once distinguishable from all 
others by its dark purple stems and leaves. The flowers are of a most dazzling and 
fiery red, surpassing almost all its congeners in brilliancy, and establishing for it 
an exalted position in the regard of all admirers of the genus. Its blossoms are 
just expanding in the collection of Messrs. Henderson, which, so far as relates 
