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THYSANOTUS INTRICATUS. 
few leaves and numerous stems ; these latter being so tortuous and irregular as 
hardly to be distinguishable from the foliage. 
Seeds of T. intricatus were procured from the Swan River Colony some time 
during the year 1838, and, amongst other collections, some were germinated in the 
Clapton nursery, the plants from which developed their blossoms for several 
months of the last summer, and furnished the subject of the present figure. 
Several other highly interesting new species have been introduced from the same 
district, some of which are named and described by Dr. Lindley in the new 
Appendix to the Botanical Register. 
So far as we have been able to ascertain the manner in which this plant is 
cultivated, it appears perfectly simple. It should be potted in a very light 
compost, of nearly equal parts of sandy loam and heath-soil, with a small addition 
of sand, if necessary. While the stems are in a progressive state, and until the 
flowers have fallen, water must be liberally administered ; always providing, 
however, that the drainage be perfect, and the specimen in a healthy condition ; 
for, although a copious supply of fluid is generally necessary at this period, 
there are instances in which the discretion and examination of the cultivator alone 
can regulate its application. When in a state of torpidity, water must be almost 
wholly withheld, and the plants should be placed beyond the reach of all atmo- 
spheric moisture. 
It is not at present known whether seeds will be perfected in our greenhouses ; 
but, should its flowers open early in the summer, this can hardly be doubted. It 
may be sparingly multiplied by dividing the roots in the spring ; young branches 
may also sometimes be detected which do not produce flowers, and which, if 
removed and planted in sand, in a propagation-house, will strike with tolerable 
freedom. 
Thysanotus is derived from thysanotos, fringed ; the three inner petals of the 
flowers of this genus being surrounded by a most beautiful fringe. The genus was 
primarily constituted by Mr. R. BrowD, an eminent English botanist, and contains 
six or seven cultivated species, most of which are deserving of notice. 
