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4.—FUCHSIA LYCIOIDES Gall. THE BOX-THORN FUCHSIA. 
Synonyme.—F. rosea Ruiz et Pav. entire, petiolate. Pedicels axillary, aggregate, shorter than the flowers. 
Eneravincs.—Bot. Mag., t. 1024; Bot. Rep., t. 120. Calyx funnel-shaped; segments reflexed, spreading, twice as long as the 
Speciric Cuaracter.—Stem beset with tubercles. Leaves oval, | petals. 
Description, &c.—This species differs essentially from most of the other kinds in the flowers being clustered 
together instead of being produced singly. The flowers are pretty, but certainly not equal in beauty to those of 
many of the other kinds. This species was introduced in 1796, but it has never become decidedly popular. It is 
rather more tender than most of the other small-flowered species, as it is a native of Chili. 
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OTHER SPECIES BELONGING TO SECTION I. 
F. PARVIFLORA Lindl. 
A little insignificant plant, very nearly allied to FP’. lycioides, but with smaller flowers. It is a native of Mexico, 
whence it was introduced in 1824. It is very nearly hardy, and when grown in the open border only requires 
protection from severe frost. 
F. BACILLARIS Lindl. 
This species is very nearly allied to F’. microphylla, but it is distinguished from that plant by not being an 
evergreen, and by its flowers being somewhat larger, of a paler colour, and the segments of the tube being 
spreading. Altogether it is a very pretty plant, and is well deserving of cultivation. It appears very nearly hardy. 
It is a native of Mexico, whence it was introduced in 1829. 
Section 2.—Flowers moderately long, the free part of the tube shorter than the lobes or equal in length to them ; stamens exserted. 
5.—FUCHSIA ARBORESCENS Moc. et Sesse. THE TREE FUCHSIA. 
Synonymes.—F. amena Hort.; F. hamellioides Ruiz et Pav.; | oval-oblong, acuminated at both ends, quite entire. Panicle terminal, 
F. racemosa Cev. trichotomous, nearly naked. Calyx funnel-shaped, with the lobes 
Eneravines.— Bot. Mag., t. 2620; Bot. Reg., t. 943. ovate, acute, and spreadingly reflexed. Petals spreading, apiculate. 
Speciric Cuaracrer.—Branches glabrous. Leaves three ina whorl, | Stigma four-cleft, radiated. 
Description, &c.—This is a very ornamental species of Fuchsia, but it is very seldom seen in collections, as 
ibrequires great care in its management; for though it will not stand in the open air, it also will not flower in a 
confined or over-heated situation, but requires a free circulation of air. In general habit this species is very 
different from most other kinds of Fuchsia. The species was introduced in 1824. 
6.—FUCHSIA MACROSTEMA Ruiz et Pav. THE LONG-STAMENED FUCHSIA. 
Synonymes.—F’. macrostema vai. recurvata Hook.; F. recurvata Specirric CuaracTerR.—Smooth. Leaves opposite, in threes, ovate, 
Hort. acutely dentate. Flowers axillary, solitary. Stamens exserted. 
Eneravine.—Bot. Mag., t. 3521. Stigma four-lobed. 
Description, &c.—This is a very handsome species from its graceful habit of growth, the delicate green of its 
large leaves, and the large size and brilliant colour of the flowers, The late Mr. David Don and several other 
botanists have referred all, or nearly all, the Chilian species to Ff’. macrostema, supposing them to be merely 
varieties of one species. As, however, they are very different in their habit of growth, and in the treatment they 
require, I have considered it best to describe them under the names by which they are generally known in nurseries, 





