REPORT ON" VIOLAS GROWN AT CHISWICK IN 1876 AND 1877. 33 
Helena), there is said to he hut a single tree now left, and that one 
at Longwood; therefore if this species he allowed to die out, it 
will be another link lost and for ever from the Systerna Naturae. 
T. Y. Wollaston. 
[ Note .—It is unnecessary to add a word to stimulate the wish that 
every one must feel to do something to preserve these most inte¬ 
resting plants from extinction. 
Two things seem possible and fitting for the Fellows of the 
Royal Horticultural Society to do. One, as a body, to address 
Government, praying them to take steps to prevent the further 
wanton destruction of the Aboriginal Floras, not only of this, but 
also of other islands which are British Dependencies, and are in a 
similar position, such as the Mauritius and Seychellus ; the other, a s 
individuals, to avail themselves of the services of their friends 
who may be passing and stopping at St. Helena for a longer 
or shorter time. If their friends would exert themselves after 
the manner pointed out by Mr. Wollaston, to bring home seeds, 
plants, or cuttings, they might do much ; and those who feel dis¬ 
posed to try, need have no difficulty in getting guides, philosophers, 
and friends in the island to point out where the plants are to be 
had, &c., for the predilections of those who occupy themselves 
with such studies soon become known all over the island, and 
naturalists are always glad to help one another.—A. M.] 
IV. Report on Violas Grown for Trial at the Society’s Gardens, 
Chiswick, during the seasons 1876 and 1877. 
*** Denotes those varieties having received First-class Certificates. 
I. Flowers Yellow. 
1. Bedfont Yellow (Dean). Has degenerated very much. For 
description see Report of 1875. 
2. Cliveden Yellow. Plant of somewhat spreading loose habit ; 
free flowering ; flowers rich golden yellow. 
3. Countess (Gray). Plant of dwarf - spreading habit ; free 
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