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several kinds of Ipomoea possess the same quality ; but the species now 
figured, which is found in great abundance in the woods near Xalapa, is 
said to be that principally used in commerce. The tuberous roots of this 
species were sent home by Mr. Hortney last year, and the flowers which 
have been produced from them are extremely beautiful. The species 
requires a little heat, hut not so much as that of the damp stove. It 
should be grown in equal parts of loam, sandy peat, and leaf mould. The 
flowers, which are of a rich purple, starred with bright crimson, stand 
out well from the leaves, which are not very numerous; and their effect 
when fully expanded is beautiful, from the brilliancy of their colours. 
Potentilla insignis (t. 37). A very beautiful perennial, with bright 
yellow flowers, from Nepal, and requiring the same treatment as P. atro- 
sanguinea. 
Cymbidium pubescens (t. 38). An Indian orchideous plant, with dark 
red and yellow flowers ; the habits of which appear rather of a terrestrial 
nature, as it grows better in a well-drained pot than on a log of wood. 
Salvia Mans (t. 39). This species, which is a native of Cashmire, and 
has large blue and white flowers, is called “ very ornamental ” in the 
description ; but it certainly does not appear to be so by the plate. It 
is a hardy perennial, growing about a foot high, and flowering in May 
and June. It was introduced in 1839. 
• Schweiggeria pauciflora, Mortius (t. 40 ); Glossarhen pauciflora , Dec. 
This plant seems to have been singularly unfortunate in its names. 
Glossarhen has nothing peculiarly agreeable in its sound; but it is 
harmony itself compared to Schweiggeria. Luckily the plant is a stove- 
shrub of no great beauty, and therefore as it is not likely to become 
popular, the name is of little consequence. 
Among the miscellaneous plants which are described in the Bot. Reg., 
but not figured, are two which will probably prove of general interest, 
viz., Fuchsia cor difolia and Philadelphus mexicanus. The Fuchsia has a 
compact bushy habit of growth, with a red stem and large heart-shaped 
leaves. The flowers bear some resemblance in shape to those of F.fulgens , 
but they are produced singly, and the colour of the tips of the sepals and the 
petals is greenish yellow. The tube of the calyx is about two inches long, 
and of a bright scarlet. The Syringa is a dwarf plant, not about a foot 
high, a native of Mexico. The flowers are large, cream-coloured, and 
delightfully fragrant. It is quite hardy, but will bear forcing well. 
The Botanist for July contains— 
Hibiscus splendens. No. 225. A showy Australian species, which has 
been frequently figured before. The flowers are very large and fine, 
