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ST. HELENA. 
80. Apocynace.e ( Dogbane Family). 
Carissa, Linn. 
543. C. carandas, Linn. — Large Amatingula ; blossoms resem- 
bling white Jasmine, introduced from South Africa about twelve 
years ago ; grows well at Oakbank and Maldivia ; flowers freely, but 
does not fruit. C. & H. L.— Hab. E. Indies. 
544. C. spinarum, Linn.— Small-flowered Amatingula ; also in- 
troduced from South Africa about twenty years ago ; grows at Oak- 
bank ; blossoms, but does not fruit. — Hab. E. Indies. 
Cerbera, Linn. 
545. C. Odollam, Osert. — One tree, growing near the Joss-house 
at Plantation, twelve feet in height. H. L., alt. 3 ; pretty white 
blossoms, somewhat resembling white Jasmine ; does not seed. — 
Hab. E. Indies, &c. 
Nerium, Linn. 
546. N. odorum, Ait. — Pink Oleander; lately introduced from 
the Cape ; grows and flowers well in gardens. — Hab. E. Indies. 
Plumieria, Linn. 
547. P. bicolor, R. et P. — Buddhist tree; introduced lately 
from Ceylon by Lieutenant H. W. Melliss, and throve well in the 
Castle Gardens until attacked by white ants-. — Hab. S. America. 
Vinca, Linn. 
548. V. major, Linn. — Blue Periwinkle; grows wild and is very 
common. H. L., alt. 3’8. — Hab. Europe. 
549. V. rosea, Linn. — Pink Venice Pose; grows wild and is 
common on the low rocky land near the coast. — Hab. Madagascar. 
550. V. rosea, Linn. var. alba. — The white-flowered variety also 
grows, but not so commonly as the pink. — Hab. India. 
81. Asclepiadaoe.e (. Milkweed Family). 
Asclepias, Linn. 
551. A. curassavica, Linn. — Ipecacuanha or Orange-flowered 
Asclepias ; cultivated and rather rare in gardens. — Hab. S. America. 
