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trunks of trees. It is to be found in the peninsula of India, and islands of the 
Indian Seas, extending to those of the Pacific Ocean. Linnseus says, “I’he 
root fixes itself upon the lofty trees, whence the leaves rise erect, and arrange 
themselves in a circle, like an umbel, in the hollow centre of which, birds are 
frequently accustomed to build their nests,” from which circumstance its 
specific name is derived. 
3. —The British Flower Gardex. By Robert Sweet, I‘^.Ij.8. 
8vo. Monthly. Coloured, 3s. Plain, 2s. 3d. 
No. 28, FOR September, contains, 
As will be seen, a fine figure of the Riles Sanguineuni, Red-flowered Currant. 
(Which we would particularlj' reconnnend to be purchased by every person who 
possesses an ornamental garden; as well as the Salpiglossis Barclayann, whi<‘li 
although more difficult to keep, is, nevertheless, a most beautiful plant, that well 
deserves every attention it may require.)—This species of currant is inferior in 
elegance to no hardy shrub we possess. Early in spring, it is.clothed with innu¬ 
merable pendulous racemes of purplish red flowers. It was introduced by Mr. 
Douglas, in October, 1826; it is as hardy as the common currant. Soldaiiella 
Alpina, Alpine Soldanella,.— This is an old inhabitant of our gardens, having 
been introduced about the middle of the sixteenth century ; it is a beautiful little 
plant, native of the Alps of Europe ; it will not live in the open border, but must 
be grown in a pot, in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand, taking care the pot is well 
drained. Ornithogaluni Fimbriatuw .—It is an elegant species, native of Tauria, 
in groves and on the edges of wockIs ; the flowers are white. Salpiglossis Bar- 
clayana, Mr, Barclay’s Salpiglossis.—This elegant plant is a hybrid, between 
and (S. Purpurea, raised from the seeds of the former, by Mr. Cameron, 
formerly gardener to the late Robert Barclay, Esq. *, the flowers are of a bright 
brown colour, on a yellow ground, becoming darker by age.—If the seeds are 
sown on a hot-bed in spring, and the plants planted out in the open border, about 
the end of April or the beginning of May, they will be in full flower in July ; or if 
the plants are protected during winter, they will flower early in spring. 
4. —The Florist’s Guide. By Robert Sweet, F.L.S., &c. 8vo 
Monthly. Coloured, 3s. Plain, 2s. 
Every Amateur who could spare 3s. per month, should possess this work, as it 
contains many u.seful directions for management, as well as a figure of every new 
flower, that is worthy of notice. The drawings and colouring are excellent. 
No. 49, FOR September, co.ntains 
Rose Galatea Tulip, TUlipa Gesneridna, var. Rusea .—This is a most beautiful 
Tulip, and was in the collection of Mr. Pile, Cambridge Road, who has now given 
up the cultivation of Tulips altogether. Florists are recommended to see that 
their bulbs are well dried and cleaned before they are put away in boxes for 
planting, in November ; as any dampness will prove injurious. The soil of the 
bed in which they are intended to be planted should be provided, turned, and 
sweetened, during the summer. Solon Picotee, Didnthns Cari/ophyllus, var. 
Geru/d/iicus. This is one of the curious varieties which the French florists call 
“fEillets Allemands, or Fleurs de fanlasie.” The flower called Prince George of 
Cambridge, is recommended as one of the finest and newest Picotees that has 
lately come under observation. .4drian Ranunculus, Ranunculus Asidticus, var. 
Adridnu ,'.—The flowers are a beautiful yellow colour, tinged with green towards 
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