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sional brandling growths. Its dwarf habit adapts it for planting near the edge 
of the flower-border, while, if cultivated in good soil, it is said to have a fine 
effect as a single specimen; and that for pot-culture or for market purposes it 
cannot be too highly recommended. The figure we here introduce, and which was 
prepared from a photograph, seems to bear out this favourable description.—T. M. 
' EESADA ODORATA NANA MULTIFLORA. 
ACACIA PLATYPTERA. 
S a winter decorative plant for the embellishment of the conservatory, this 
is one of the most effective and desirable I know, as it is of the easiest 
possible cultivation, and conies into flower without the slightest forcing, at 
a season of the year when gay plants to cheer us are most welcome. It is 
a quaint-looking, winged-stemmed plant, but it produces its flowers in the greatest 
profusion, and they have the additional advantage of continuing a long time in 
bloom. Moreover, the plant is a free-grower. 
After blooming, the weak shoots should be cut clean out, the shapely contour 
of the plant being maintained by heading back straggling shoots. The most 
suitable compost for it will be found to consist of two parts sandy loam, to one of 
turfy peat and sand. If, after potting, the plants can have the benefit of a 
close greenhouse temperature, this will start them into vigorous growth. 
They must be kept near to the glass, and be freely exposed to the full sun, having 
also an abundance of air as the season advances, so as to induce a stubby growth. 
Early in June the plants should be placed out-of-doors, where they will do far 
better than under glass, since the wood will become more perfectly matured, and a 
more floriferous state be promoted. By the middle of September the plants may 
