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sand according to the quality of the mixture. Let the soil be 
used rough, and give ample drainage. 
T. Fryerii. — Our present illustration is a handsome variety 
of the above species. It was raised last spring from seeds of 
aurantiaca by Mr. Fryer, Nurseryman, of Camberwell, and is 
the first native variety we are aware of. This insensibly leads 
us to our favourite subject, viz. raising seedlings. There is not, 
we believe, another branch of horticulture possessed of half the 
interest attached to this ; and we regret very much that so little 
attention is paid to it. Here is a plant promising nothing at all 
uncommon, and yet producing a variety that will convey the 
raiser’s name to posterity as a skilful and persevering cultivator. 
It may he advanced that this is only a chance. What though it 
is no more, is it not worth the little extra trouble to gain this 
chance ? 
Mr. Fryer has also another seedling of the same colour as its 
parent aurantiaca, but possessing the most symmetrical outline 
we ever saw. It is a perfect circle, the segments of the limb 
overlapping to such a degree as to give the flower near the 
substance of two. This plant requires the same treatment as 
recommended for fragrans and alata. We are not quite certain 
if it is so hardy as the latter, but do not see any reason to the 
contrary. 
T. coccinea .—The habit of this species is less scandent than 
the others. The colour of the flowers is a dull scarlet; the 
tube is contracted toward the throat, so as to divide the seg¬ 
ments of the limb, which causes the outline of the flowers to 
resemble that of the mimulus. This plant requires a stove to 
arrive at perfection : it should be pruned closely back in the 
autumn, and be kept rather dry through the winter, giving it a 
good start in the spring. A damp heat is as necessary for this 
as the others. W 7 e are not aware of its having ever perfected 
seeds in this country ; but it may be easily increased by cuttings. 
A native of Trinidad, introduced in 1823. 
T.Hciwtaynecina. — Another blue-flowering species; but from 
its extremely delicate character, and from being a shy flowerer, 
very seldom grown. It succeeds best when planted into a hil¬ 
lock of mould composed chiefly of peat and leaf-mould in the 
midst of a moderately warm tan-bed : if grown in a pot it should 
be constantly plunged in a pretty brisk heat while growing. 
