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species to projecting angles, where they are best seen, is to mix 
an equal quantity of loam and fresh cow-dung to the consistence 
of mortar, with this daub the places destined for the plants, and 
then spread the latter upon it; the composition will remain damp 
for a considerable time, perhaps long enough for the plant to 
establish itself, or is easily kept so, and will afford nourishment 
to the roots till they are able to seek it for themselves. Wherever 
it is possible, mounds of rockwork for the reception of these 
plants should always be raised at least the height of a man, and 
shaded recesses should be formed to accommodate such as will 
not endure sunlight, together with small basins of water at the 
base, unless, indeed, space sufficient for a pool can be afforded, 
which will materially heighten the effect of the whole; under these 
circumstances, a pleasing variety may be imparted to the collec¬ 
tion by the introduction of ferns, aquatics, and other suitable 
forms. 
There are some species which, from their rarity, or a peculi¬ 
arity in their character or management, it is desirable to cultivate 
in pots, that they may have more attention or nursing, if requisite, 
in winter. The soil and potting, I have before spoken of, and it 
is only necessary now to caution the beginner against too much 
kindness ; a cold frame is all they can ever require, with a mat 
thrown over it in the worst weather. Many plants are killed by 
being watered and shut up too much ; let them have air sufficient 
to dry the foliage every day, and just so much water as will pre¬ 
serve the soil moist, inclining rather to the dry side of the differ¬ 
ence in winter, and there need be little fear of mildew or 
damping among the plants; in summer these may take their 
places with the others, with all confidence of their doing well. 
W. W. 
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JasminacEtE. —Diandria Monogynia . 
Jasminum nudiflorum. Here we have another of the interest¬ 
ing plants introduced from China by Mr. Fortune. It is a shrub 
with angular, deep green, trailing branches, which have little 
disposition to branch in the first year of their growth. The 
