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purligns or hoops, which support they wrought iron sash-bars to carry the glass* 
Notwithstanding the solidity of the building, the lightness of its appearance 
from the centre is truly astonishing, from which point you can only perceive the 
edge of each principal, giving it an almost fairy-like creation. Around this dome, 
an outer circle is forming, which when completed will make the circumference 
about seven hundred feet. 
The planting of the interior has already commenced, and we were allowed to 
inspect the model and map, or plan of the grounds, so as to describe it accu¬ 
rately. The centre of the building, which will be heated on a novel plan, is to 
form a Palmarium for the “ nobles of the vegetable kingdom,” and it is expected 
that the tribes of the Musae and Palm will beseenhere in greater beauty than they 
have ever yet been beheld by man. Neither wind nor weather can affect them, 
and they will be surrounded by the choicest and most beautiful climbers ever yet 
congregated into one spot. To the north of the Palmarium, a hill of consider¬ 
able height arises, elevating flowering trees and shmbs in a most natural and 
picturesque manner, at the same time affording walks over the summit, from 
which the plants can be looked down upon. At the foot of this hill, a small lake 
or aquarium is formed, where the beautiful family of the Nymphae are to float 
amidst other curious aquatics. A bridge thrown over this piece of water affords 
the opportunity of looking down upon the plants, whilst it adds to the delusion 
of the scene. In another part, a massive rock rears its rugged form, which is to 
be covered with the singular tribes of succulents. These are surrounded by spa¬ 
cious gravel walks, and grassy brinks covered with flowers, and overhung by 
trees and shrubs from all the warmer quarters of the globe. 
This princely undertaking has been wholly designed and executed by an indi¬ 
vidual well known to the world by his writings on plants, particularly the Poma- 
rium Brittanicum, Flora Historica, &c. It is expected to be entirely completed 
about the end of September, and we sincerely hope it will realize Mr. Phillips’ 
most sanguine expectations. Indeed we cannot for a moment doubt its success 
in a pecuniary point of view, for we are sure no person will go to Brighton with¬ 
out visiting this unique garden, which so entirely leaves in the shade the most 
splendid conservatories hitherto erected, with which they will bear no sortofcom- 
parison. We were pleased to learn that many noblemen and gentlemen, as well as 
nurserymen and gardeners, have already sent presents of plants to assist Mr. 
Phillips in his spirited undertaking. His Grace the Duke of Devonshire has 
been a liberal contributor, and we hope others who have collections will follow 
the example, for it may be deemed a national institution, which cannot fail to 
produce many beneficial results. It is our intention to present a view of the 
Antheum in our next number. 
III. NATURALIST S CALENDAR, 
OR OBSERVATIONS ON NATURE, FOR AUGUST. 
In the vicinity of moist hedges is found, in large pale green patches, the Jun- 
gcrmannia epiphylla, Fig. 49, (1). In pastures, and most waste places, the 
Cerastium viscosum, or Mouse-ear Chickweed abounds. (2). It grows about six 
inches high, and bears white flowers, on a sort of loose panicle. In waste places 
