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EXTRACTS—FLORICULTURE. 
FLORICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE. 
New and very Rare Plants, figured in the Periodicals for November. 
CLASS I.—PLANTS WITH TWO COTYLEDONES OR SEED-LEAVES. 
scrophularin®, or Figwort Tribe. 
Calceolaria Sessilis, Sessile-leaved Calceolara.— This is a neat looking 
herbacious species, with a tendency to become shrubby, and is very beautiful when 
growing vigorously in the open border. Its habits are no doubt those of C. integ- 
rifolia, to which it is nearly related. It is a native of Valparaiso, where it was 
gathered by Mr. Mathers. The Hon. and Rev. Wm. Herbert also raised it from 
seeds collected by Mr. Cuming.— Bot. Beg. Culture.—All the herbaceous and 
half shrubby sorts appear to thrive best iu a mixture of light loam, mixed with 
leaf mould and sand, and may be propagated by cuttings planted under a hand¬ 
glass, as well as by seeds, which should be sown as soon as ripe. 
composite.®, or Compound Flowers. 
Chaetantiiera Serrata, Tooth leaved Chaetanthera.—A perennial with yel¬ 
low flowers. It has been very lately introduced from Chili, where it was found 
growing abundantly in sandy places, particularly in the*Provinces of Conception, 
Rere, and Santiago. The plant is impatient of wet, and should be protected in 
a pit or frame, in winter; and may be increased bv ? slips or seeds.— Sweets FI. 
Gcird. 
polygale®, or Milkwort Tribe. 
Polygala Thesioides, Elax-leaved Milkwort.—A half shrubby plant, with 
blue flowers, a native of Valparaiso, in Chili, whence it was introduced last year, 
from seeds collected in that country by Mr. Hugh Cuming. It appears to de¬ 
light in a sandy soil, is hardy, and may be increased by cuttings and seeds.— 
Sivcets FI. Gard. 
oleace®, or Olive Tribe. 
Syringa Iosik®a, Deep Flowered German Lilac.— A new species though less 
beautiful than the two in common cultivation, yet being equally hardy, cannot 
fail to be a most acceptable ornament to our gardens and shrubberies.— Bot. 
Mag. 
onagrari®, or Evening Primrose Tribe. 
Fuchsia Globosa, Globe Flowered Fuchsia.—This has been lately introduced, 
probably from South America; but its history is unknown. It produces its bril¬ 
liant flowers during the whole of summer, kept in a greenhouse with plenty of 
air. It appears to be more robust in its habits than most of the kinds, retaining 
its leaves better in winter. It will increase abundantly by cuttings, and grows 
well in rich garden soil.— BoU Cab. 
leguminos®, or Pea Tribe. 
Callistachys Retusa, Blunt-leaved Callistachys.—This is a native of New 
Holland ; it has been lately introduced, and flowered with Messrs. Loddige in suc¬ 
cession from June to August. It appears to grow to three or four feet in height, 
with a few strong branches, each producing a head of orange-coloured flowers. 
It requires the greenhouse or conservatory, and is readily propagated by cut¬ 
tings. The soil should be loam and peat.— Bot. Cab . 
