June 2J, 1893, ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
603 
well grown it forms a really beautiful sight. By some persons it has 
been designated “ The Fire Bush,” which is expressive as regards the 
brilliancy of the flowers. These are bright scarlet, and are produced in 
large sprays, such as that shown in the illustration (fig. 90), which has 
aspect, sheltered from north and north-west winds. It is 20 feet high 
and 30 feet through, and is one mass of fire in colour. We have several 
other trees ranging from 10 to 20 feet height in bloom. The culture is- 
somewhat difficult. Propagation is effected by seed, cuttings, and layers; 
Fig, 90.—EMBOTHRIUM COCCIXEUM. 
been prepared from a spray sent by Mr. G. Maddeon, gardener to 
T. B. Bolitho, Esq., M.P., Trewidden, Penzance. 
Regarding the specimen from which the spray was cut Mr, Maddeon 
writes :—“ The tree has been planted out twenty years in a south 
we have succeeded with them all.” From this it will be seen that 
Embothrium coccineum requires a warm sheltered position when planted 
outdoors, though there is no reason why it should not be grown in 
lofty conservatories. 
