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tration, and C. pedunculata, a variety of the latter of fastigiate habit 
being also known. The two first were both introduced by Mr. Fortune 
in 1849 ; but the last-mentioned species has been in this country about 
twelve years longer, and is now common in many gardens ; but the 
variety fastigiata is a great favourite, and is often seen under the names 
Podocarpus koraianus and Taxus japonica. C. Fortunei has leaves 
about 3 inches long, very dark green, and handsome in appearance, and 
they are exceedingly handsome and useful in imparting a diversity to 
shrubberies. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
September 11th. 
Dahlias were shown in such numbers and of such good quality generally 
at this meeting that a visitor might have supposed it was an Exhibition 
Fig. 42 .—Cephalotaxus Fortunei. 
Fig. 1 Female plant with its fleshy drupes. Fig. 2, Section of fruit. Fig. 3, Male plant with its inflorescence in the axils of the leaves. Fig. 4, Male catkin magnified. 
they are arranged in a close two-ranked manner on each side of the 
branches. The fruits when mature fmve a purplish hue, and as they 
are produced in great numbers wT5%re the plants succeed well they 
have a most pleasing effect. A moderate shelter is requisite to insure 
the satisfactory growth of these Conifers, as in exposed positions they 
frequently lose their leaves and assume a very miserable aspect. The 
soil, too, should be thoroughly drained, but not too dry, or that will 
produce a similar undesirable result. When in their best condition 
specially devoted to these flowers. Most of the firms that are famed for 
their Dahlias were represented, and as in several cases much taste was 
displayed in the arrangement a charming effect was produced. Other 
exhibits before both Committees also added much to the interest of the 
meeting. 
Fruit Committee. —John Lee, Esq., in the chair. The following were 
present:—Dr. Robert Hogg and Messrs. P. Crawley, G. Goldsmith, J, 
Burnett, J. Willard, G. Paul, L. A. Killick, J. Smith, It. D. Blackburn, 
Henry Webb, J. E. Lane, J. Roberts, and W. Paul. Mr. Mdes, gardener to 
Lord Carrington, Wycombe Abbey, sent two very handsome Queen Pines, on-e 
