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trunks of trees. It is to be found in the peninsula of India, and islands of the 
Indian Seas, extending to those of tlie Pacific Ocean. Linna3us says, "The 
root fixes itself upon the lofty trees, whence the leaves rise erect, and arrange 
themselves in a circle, like an umbel, in the hollow centre of which, birds are 
frequently accustomed to build their nests," from which circumstance its 
specific name is derived. 
3. — Thk British Flower Gardrn. By Kohf.kt Swkkt, F.L.S. 
8vo. Monthly. Coloured, 8.-;. Pluiu, 2s. ;^<l. 
No. 28, FOR September, contains. 
As will be seen, a fine figure of the Rtbes SaHguinrtnu, Red-rlowered Currant. 
(Which we would particularly re:onmiend to be purchased by every person who 
po.ssesses an ornamental g-ardeu; as weW an the So Ipfgfoaxis Barclat/iuiu, which 
although more difficult to keep, is, nevertheless, a most beautiful plant, that well 
deserves every attention it may require.) — Tliis species of currant is inferior in 
elegance to no hardy shrub we possess. Early in spring, it is clothed with innu- 
merable pendulous racemes of purplish red flowers. It was introduced by Mr. 
Douglas, in October, I82(i; it is as hardy as the conunou currant. Soldaiwlla 
Alphia, Alpine Sol danella,,— This is an old inhabitant of our gardens, having 
been introduced about the middle of the sixteenth century ; it is a beautiful little 
plant, native of the Alps of Europe ; it will not live in the open border, but must 
be grown in a pot, in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand, taking care the pot is well 
drained. Orniihogabim Fimhr/ftfnnt. — It is an elegant species, native of Tauria, 
in groves and on the edges of woods ; the flowers are white. Saipiglossin Bar- 
rhij/una, Mr. Barclay's Salpiglossis. — Tiiis elegant plant is a hybrid, between ^'. 
P/rta and S, Purpurea, raised from the seeds of the lornier, by Mr. Cameron, 
formerly gardener to the late Robert Barclay, Esq, ; tlie flowers are of a bright 
brown colour, on a yellow ground, becoming darker by age. — If the seeds are 
sown on a hot-bed in spring, and the plants planted out in the open border, about 
the end of April or the beginning- of May, tliey will be in full flower in .Inly ; or if 
the plants are protected during winter, they will flower early in spring. 
4. — The Florist's Guide. By Robert Sweet, F.L.S., &c. 8vo 
Monthly. Coloured, 3s. Plain, 2s. 
Every Amateur who could spare 3s. per month, should pos.-;ess this work, as it 
contains many useful directions for management, as well as a figure of every new 
flower, that is worthy of notice. The drawings and colouring are excellent. 
No. 49, FOR September, contains 
Rose Galatea Tulip, T(V///;« Gesneridna, vnr. Rosea. — This is a most beautiful 
Tulip, and was in the collection of Mr. Pile, Cambridge Road, who has tiow given 
up the cultivation of Tulips altogether. Florists are recommended to see that 
their bulbs are well dried and cleaned before they are put away in boxes for 
planting, in November ; as any dampness will prove injurious. The soil of the 
bed in which they are intended to be planted should be provided, turned, and 
sweetened, during the summer. Solon Picotee, Diunt/mx Caryophi/llu.s, var. 
Germdiiieus. This is one of the curious varieties which tlie French fiorists call 
"Oiillets Alleinands, or Fleurs de fantasie." The flower called Prince Georo-e of 
Cambridge, is recommended as one of the finest and newest Picotees that h;is 
lately come under observation. Adrian Ranunculus, Runnnculus AskiticnK, var 
Adrinnus. — The flowers are a beautiful yellow coloiu*, tinged with ""reen towards 
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