abruptly thickened at the apex. Ovary oblong, half as long 
again as the filaments, four to five lines thick before the flower 
begins to fade. Stigmas deltoid, deeply bifid and bicuspidate. 
Style and stigmas together an eighth of an inch long. 
This is a very handsome form of the aloifolia group, which is 
by no means uncommon in greenhouses, but which appears never 
to have been described or figured. It is sometimes called 
Draconis, but differs widely from the plant figured by Dillenius 
at tab. 3824 of the ‘ Hortus Elthamensis,’ which is the authority 
for the application of that name by Linneus. The plant called 
Yucca Roezlit in gardens is very nearly identical with ours. 
Tas. 8138.—1, whole plant, reduced; 2, leaf, and 8, branch with 
flowers, natural size; 4, portion of leaf, magnified; 5, stamens and 
ovary, natural size.—J. G. B. 
I have had this plant under cultivation for many years. It 
crows freely, and is a fine tall effective species. It has never 
flowered with me, and for my illustrations I am indebted to the 
Royal collection at Kew. 
For several years I have been cultivating a large number of 
the so-called species of Yucca, both hardy and requiring pro- 
tection during the winter. My object has been to unravel, if 
possible, the great confusion which prevails in their nomen- 
clature. Several have flowered with me, and this enables me to 
give a series of plates in the Reruarum of these very interesting 
plants. The series commences in the present number, and will 
be continued as I have opportunities of procuring good figures 
from Yuccas flowering in my own collection or in the collections 
of my friends. This series I hope will give a good foundation 
for working the subject systematically, and tend to clear up 
partly the confusion in nomenclature I have alluded to. 
The Yuccas I cultivate arrange themselves into two sections 
as regards treatment — hardy, and those requiring protection 
from cold during the winter. 
Lhe hardy kinds will thrive in almost any good garden soil, if 
planted fully exposed to the sun and somewhat screened from 
the cold winter winds. They are easily increased by suckers or 
portions of the thick roots. Many flower freely, and the whole 
are well worthy of cultivation, producing a fine bold effect in the 
borders, both from their foliage and fine tall spikes of flowers, 
particularly where care has been taken to combine the plants 
with other vegetation. 
The kinds requiring protection during the winter will grow 
well with a cool greenhouse treatment, and, to induce a proper 
development of their fine foliage, it is necessary to allow them 
plenty of light and air when practicable. They should also have 
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