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handsome Tulip is in tli^ possession of W. Strong’ Esq., Albion Cottage, Brook 
Green, where if is supposed to have been raised from seed, the colours are yellow 
variegated with a velvetty brown. Lady Hagg’erston’s Vm\ifUid7ithi(S PlnnuhiHUy 
var. Haf;g€rsioni drawing of this was taken at the nursury of Mr. Davy, 
King’s Road, is well worth cultivating’.—petals white, edged with a velvetty 
purple. Nestor Ranunculus, Ram'incuhis Asidiicits var. Nestori ,—the flowers of 
this variety are very double and handsomely formed, consisting of several circles 
of petals, of a bright yellow edged with dark purple, and is in the collection of 
L. Wellje, Esq. of Kensington. 
6. —The Botanic Garden, &c. by B. AIaund, F.L.S. in small 4to 
Monthly. Large paper, ls.6d.; small, Is. 
No. 77, FOR May, contains, 
Lindria Alpina, Alpine Toad-flax;—a neat trailing perennial, growing about 
six inches high, suited for rock-work, and in a south aspect will bear the severest 
winter, it flowers from July to September. Dahlia Superjlua, Crimsom Globe- 
flowered vaiicty j-—this is a most splendid flower, it grows to the height of about 
five feet and is indispensable to those who are choice in their collection. Dictain- 
nds Fmxhiella, Red Fraxinella;—this plant is so welt known to all who are 
conversant with herbaceous plants, that it is unnecessary to give any description. 
Mimuliis LUteiiSy Spotted Yellow Monkey-Flower;—this variety delights in a 
watery situation, and has therefore been called M. Rividdrir, the gay appearance 
of its flowers give it a sufficient recommendation, being a bright yellow with a rich 
brown spot on the lip, which greatly adds to its beauty. 
No. 78, FOR June, contains, 
r/ildx Plldsa, Hairy-leaved Phlox ;—a handsome perennial, a native of North 
America, bearing rose-coloured flowers, and was introduced in 1759, its name is 
derived from a Greek word signifying flame, which was given by Linnaeus to this 
family of plants in lieu of Lychnulea. Luptnus Pe^'innisy Perennial Lupin ; 
this plant is so well known that a description would be unnecessary; its height is 
two feet, is a native of North xAmerica, introduced in 165S ; its name is derived 
from the L-atin word lupiiSy (a wolf,) from its over-running and destroying the soil, 
or from the Greek lupey signifying grief, from some fancied property by which 
it produces sadness of countenance. Pcednia Ediilb, var. JVhitlcjiy Eatable Pae- 
ony;—this species has flowered of a white and faint blush colour, from which it 
has been called Alhifiovay its roots are made use of in its native soil; it grows 
about two feet high, and is a native of Siberia, and was introduced in 1784: its 
generic name is derived from Paeon, a fabulous physician of the ancients. Reion- 
ica Inciuuiy Hoary Betony;—this plant was introduced in 1759 from Italy, it 
grow’S to the height of about nine inches, its generic name Belonicciy is a corruptioti 
from Vettonicay which originated in Vettones, an ancient people of Spain, who 
according to Pliny, first noticed its virtues. 
7. —Flora and Pomona, By C. Mc.Intosii, C.M., &c., monthly 
numbers, 8vo. coloured, Is. 8d. 
Part 19, for May, contains, 
The JVhite Hau'thorndeti or Handhorndcan Apple'y —so called from having its 
origin in the neighbourhood of a village of that name, about nine miles from Edin¬ 
burgh. The original tree or one of its early scions is said to exist there now, in a 
garden where was the residence and birth-place of Drummond the poet; it is an 
excellent apple for culinary purposes, and a profuse bearer, the colour is a very 
delicate pale green, with a tint of carmine towards the sun; it ripens about the 
