CYTINUS HYPOCISTUS. The Dean of Manchester discovered this very interesting plant growing from the underside of the roots of a Cistus towards the rocky summit of Santa Decca, 2300 feet high, in Corfu. The flower is pure white, and the rest of the plant intense scarlet. The plant rises about five inches high, and the flowers have some resemblance to short thick white Jasmine flowers.

LANKESTERIA PARVIFLORA, an Acanthus-like plant. A native of Sierra Leone, sent to this country by Mr. Whitfield. It is an evergreen stove plant, with yellow tube flowers changing to white.

DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF NEW CAMELLIAS.-In former Numbers of our Magazine we have given from time to time a descriptive list of the new Camellias of superior merit as they bloomed, we now insert those which have been sent out since our last list was published, in order to assist our readers in making selections of additional beauties which so numerously comprise this very handsome and noble race of plants. We are glad to know that, with the annual increased taste for the culture of flowers, the Camellia has had a considerable increase of admirers, and each recent year the demand for plants has greatly

increased.

Acidalia, fine rose and white, beautiful form.

Adelaide, very deep red, petals imbricated, (petals laid regular over one another like tiles,) very regular; of first-rate excellence.

Admiral Nelson, very delicate peach colour; very fine form.

Adonidea, rose, with pale white veins; superior variety.

Agnesi, rose, very regularly imbricated.

Alba Cassoretti, pure white, fine imbricated.

Alba fenestrata, superb pure white, perfectly imbricated; first-rate excellence. Alba illustrata, pure white, fine imbricated.

Alba Londonensis, or Candida superba, pure white, very superior form, imbricated.

Alba lucina, very regularly imbricate, a pure white, with some of the petals striped with carmine. The foliage is very thick and striking.

Alexina, pure white, with some pretty streaks of flesh colour. The flower has much the appearance of a ranunculus in form. Petals round, and beautifully imbricated; of first-rate excellence.

Alsatica, waxy rose, globe-shaped, very double, and superb.

Amabilis, of New York, finely imbricated, pale rose, with tints of white; very handsome.

Americana, delicate rose-striped, and blotched with carmine; ranunculusformed; very neat.

Appollinea, splendid rose, very large, and imbricated.

Archinto, beautiful cream colour, imbricated; fine.

Atro-Violacea, red, changing to violet purple; large flower, very full centre ; superb.

Alba Prima, very pure white; centre so double as to form a rising globe; most superb of all whites.

Aurora, rosy salmon, marbled with white; very pretty.

Baltimoreana, delicate white, striped with rose; very superb.

Barni d'Italie, beautiful rose, with white stripes; form of the old double white; very fine.

Baron Sigism de Pronay, white, tinged with delicate cream colour.

Baronne d'Udekem, salmon-bronze, with white shade up the centre of each petal; very perfectly imbricated; of first-rate excellence.

Bellina major, rich deep salmon, striped with white; very large and superior

flower.

Belle Gioja, white, rose, and red, in shades, quite distinct; very double and handsome.

Belle Irene, fine rosy white, with yellowish stripes, imbricated; handsome.
Bazzoni d'Italie, brilliant coral colour, and pæony-formed.

Binneyi, cream coloured, beautifully striped with white, imbricated; very superb.

Bostonia, cherry coloured, very transparent; very large and superb.
Biflora, red, and in the centre two tufts of petals congregated; very handsome.
British Queen, pure white, with delicate rosy carmine stripes, imbricate, and
sometimes so double as to be like a pæony-formed.

Brochii, handsome cherry colour, with white stripes, the form of the old double white; very superb.

Brooklynia, very like Amabilis; superb variety."

Brownii, very large, pæony-flowered; fine salmon red.

Burchelli, rose, with brown veins; very large and fine form.
Bruceana, very rich red, and an immense flower; very superb.
Brozzoni, bright cherry colour, imbricated; very superior.

Calderari, beautiful delicate rose; the outer petals round and imbricated; the centre ones numerous, and form a beautiful crown. It is a very large double flower.

Calypso, pure white, very large, very double; petals most numerous; being a very distinct flower.

Campo Molendina, cream colour, with white stripes, imbricated; very fine.
Canova, flame colour, at first changing to purple; very superior form.

Caroline Smith, rose, shaded with orange, and having a flame-coloured centre ; very large and handsome form, imbricated.

(To be continued.)

NOTICE OF A BOTANICAL EXCURSION AT NAVARINO.-On the 28th of April, after a delightful voyage of six days, the weather beautiful and the sea calm, the Beacon entered the Bay of Navarino, whither we resorted for water, that article being so scarce at present in Malta, that ships are not allowed to water there. The Bay of Navarino is a semicircle, about three miles across at the mouth, the greater part of which is closed in by the rocky island of Sphacteria, in which Lord Byron has laid the scene of his Corsair. Near the southern extremity are the town and fort of Navarino, the former a small collection of dirty Greek houses; the northern termination is a high rock, on which are the ruins of the ancient Pylus. The southern half of the bay is bounded by high cliffs of limestone and tertiary clays; the northern by a low sandy shore, bordering an extensive marsh. In the distance are hills of considerable elevation, the sides of which seem to be covered with forests. A bare and rocky hill rises to the height of a thousand feet immediately behind the town. On landing, the first plant which strikes the eye of the visitor is the Chrysanthemum coronarium, the common Basket-flower of our gardens, which here exhibits its yellow blossoms in great profusion on every heap of rubbish. Ascending from the town to the heights, the blue flowers of Psoralea bituminosa first greeted us, and it was pleasant to look upon the abundance of green myrtle bushes. Thickly covering the limestone, and giving a brown hue to the vegetation, were bushes of various species of Cistus, with beautiful white or red flowers, and on the ground beneath them were their relations the Helianthema in great numbers. Some pretty species of Echium, Linum hirsutum, Anemone coronaria, and some pretty Bell-flowers were among the gayest of the lesser plants; and in grassy places there was a rich contrast between the bright red flowers of Tegragonólobus siliquosus and the as bright blue ones of Anagallis Monelli, a variety of our common Anagallis. It is singular that the two plants I have just mentioned should so habitually change colours as we advance southwards; for the former in the north is almost always yellow, and the latter most frequently red. In the crevices of the rocks were little tufts of Valantia muralis, and a pretty species of Asplenium. A little white-flowered Allium was very abundant everywhere, and Cerinthe aspera was common. Among the most conspicuous bushes were Phlomis fruticosa and Pistacia lentiscus; whilst in many places the ground was thickly covered with Salvia officinalis and Poterium spinosum, the last a curious plant which I had not seen before, and which is very abundant here. Besides these, were numerous Thistles, some Ranunculi, and a few Orchideous plants which were new to me, though possibly common species in the south. A visit to the marsh yielded nothing remarkable, nor did

the sandy shore display many plants peculiar to itself; but the short time our circumstances permitted me to remain on that side of the bay was not sufficient for making any observations. Among the sands I noticed quantities of Polygonum maritinum. An excursion to the rocky island of Sphacteria did not yield any additional species. We found it covered with bushes of Cistus, Spartium, Pistacia, Phlomis, and Poterium. Matthiola incana grew near the margin of the sea, with some Statices not in flower, and a yellow flowered plant which I do not as yet know the name of. Among the grasses, Lagurus ovatus and Aegilops were conspicuous. Plantago lagopus and Psyllium were not uncommon, and we noticed that Plantago coronopus was always very broadleaved, so much so as at first signt to appear a different species. Malcomia maritima and Koniga maritima were both very abundant, and Sedum cepaa filled with its fleshy branches the crevices of the rocks. Generally speaking, the characteristic and prevalent plants around Navarino, those which gave a tone (if I may say so) to the vegetation, were Cistus and Phlomis. With the exception of the tertiary banks, which were limited in extent, they prevailed everywhere. Mr. Thompson did not forget to look for Algæ, but found them almost all species which are common in the south of England. Among the most abundant and prettiest was the Padina pavonia, which, studding the bottom of the rocky pools, had a very elegant appearance beneath the water. The dredge brought up, however, some more characteristic Mediterranean species. In a few fathoms' water, Zostera is extremely abundant here.-Since the above was written, we have left Navarino, and after another voyage of seven days arrived at Syra. Hitherto I have only made one short excursion into the island. The vegetation is apparently very different from that of the Morea. The shore is clothed with Mesembryanthemum and some beautiful species of Statice. Inland, the country is well cultivated, chiefly for Vines; there are scarcely any trees, a few Crabs and one or two Olives being the only trees I have yet seen. I hope in the course of the summer to transmit more satisfactory botanical notices to the Society, and as the ship is to visit some of the less known islands before going to Candia, I expect to forward some interesting results.-E. FORBES. Read before the Botanic Society of Edinburgh.

TO TAKE IMPRESSIONS FROM LEAVES.-Take green leaves of trees and flowers, and lay them between the leaves of a book till they are dry. Then mix some lamp-black with drying oil, and make a small dabber of some cotton wrapped up in a piece of small leather. Lay the dried leaf flat upon a table, and dab it very gently with the mixture till the veins of the leaf are covered; being careful not to dab it so hard as to force the colour between the veins. Moisten a piece of paper, or what is better, lay a piece of paper between some sheets of moistened paper for several hours, and lay this over the leaf that has been blackened with the liquid, press it gently down, and then lay a heavy weight upon it and press it down very hard. By this means you obtain a very beautiful impression of a leaf with all its veins; even the minutest will be represented in a more perfect manner than they could be drawn with the greatest care. Impressions thus taken may also be coloured in the same manner as prints.

ON GRASS SEEDS FOR A GRASS PLOT.-Having a grass plot of half an acre in preparation, I am desirous of knowing what are the best kinds of grass seeds to sow upon it, and the proportions of each, an early answer will oblige.

Tynemouth.

LOUISA.

In a former number of the Cabinet a list was given, which we refer our correspondent to. The following has been stated to be an excellent assortment:— Poa nemoralis, 1 lb. Poa nemoralis sempervirens, 1 lb. Festuca duriuscula, 2 lbs. Festuca tenuifolius, 1 lb. Poa trivialis, 1 lb. Lolium perenne tenue, 12 lbs. Trifolium repens, 4 lbs. Trifolium minus, 1 lb. Cynosurus cristatus, 2 lbs.

HYACINTHS, CROCUSES, &c.-In reply in Lucy, we say, don't water them until they begin to push root. If the soil be just moist, it will do.

ON CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES.-Louisa requested a list of a few of the best Carnations and Picotees. I have sent a list of the best I have seen at the principal shows this season. J. WOOD.

CARNATIONS. Scarlet Bizarres: Twitchett's Don John, Martin's Splendid, Ely's Lord Pollington, Headley's William Cobbett, Rainforth's Game Boy, and Strong's Duke of York. Crimson Bizarres: Puxley's Prince Albert, Ely's Lord Milton, Cartwright's Rainbow, Mansley's Robert Burns, Ely's Duke of Bedford, Holmes' Count Paulini. Purple Flakes: Mansley's Beauty of Woodhouse, Pollard's First-rate, Ely's John Wright, Nix's Lady Chetwynde. Scarlet Flakes: Jones' Brilliant, Chadwick's Brilliant, Weldon's Earl of Lichfield, Ivan's Marchioness of Westminster. Rose Flakes: Brook's Flora's Garland, Wilson's Harriet, Lowe's Marchioness of Westminster, Ely's Lady Ely.

PICOTEES. Red-edged, heavy: Sharp's Duke of Wellington, Barraud's Cornelius, Wildman's Isabella, Brinkler's Master-piece. Light-edged: Sharp's Gem and Criterion, Kirtland's Duke of Wellington, Burroughes Mrs. Bevan. Purple-edged, heavy: Mansley's Nulli Secundus, Sharp's Invincible, Dickson's Trip to Cambridge, Luff's Seedling. Purple-edged, light: John's Prince Albert, Brinklow's Purple Perfection, Burroughes' Lady Douro, Gidden's Vespasian. Rose, or Scarlet-edged: Burroughes' Miss Osborne, Willmer's Princess Royal, Barnard's Mrs. Barnard, Green's Queen Victoria, Barraud's Bride, Twitchett's Fair Rosamond, Wilson's Miss Fanny Irby, and Kirtland's Squire Annesley.

THE DEODAR, OR HIMALAYAN CEDAR (Cedrus Deodara).-Its botanical range extends from 7000 to 12,000 feet above the level of the sea; and, in its most congenial locality, attains a great height, and a circumference of above thirty feet. When young it closely resembles the real Cedar, but never sends forth spreading branches. The cone resembles that of the Cedar, and is preceded by a catkin of a bright yellow colour; so that the tree, when in full blossom, appears covered with a rich mantle of gold. These catkins are loaded with a golden dust, which the wind shakes from the branches in such quantities that the ground, for a considerable distance about the tree, becomes as it were sheeted with gold. So durable is its timber that some used in the building of one of the wooden bridges over the Jailum was found little decayed after exposure to the weather for above 400 years.-Thornton's Gazetteer of India.

OXALIS BOWEIANA.-Early the last spring I had two dozen plants of Oxalis Boweiana, and wanting something pretty to fill up a flower-bed in a warm situation in the flower garden, I resolved to make a trial with them. I turned them out as entire as possible the first week in May. They have flourished amazingly and are now (September 3) a vast profusion of bloom. The lovely rose-coloured blossoms producing a fine effect. LOUISA.

Floral Operations for January.

IN THE GREENHOUSE.-Keep everything clean and in good order, that alone is a recommendation to anybody; at this season few plants are in flower, and therefore filth and confusion will be more perceptible. This department should have good attendance during this month, and place every family of plants together; they grow best so classed, because the same temperature and attention usually suits them all.

The herbaceous kinds of plants will require occasional waterings, but less frequent and in less quantities than the woody kinds. Succulents, as Aloes, Sedums, &c., should be watered very sparingly, and only when the soil is very dry. When water is given it should be as much as will moisten all the soil, where water is only given to moisten the soil an inch or two at the top and the other kept quite dry, the result is generally certain, namely, the death of the plant. The plan to be attended to is, water only when necessary, but a full supply when it is done, and water at the early part of the day so damp may be dried up before evening. Air should be admitted at all times when the weather is favourable, or the plants cannot be kept in a healthy state. When the weather

is damp, foggy, &c., do not give air, then let a dry air only be admitted. If any of the Oranges, Lemons, &c., have naked or irregular heads towards the end of the month, if fine mild weather occur, begin to reclaim them to some uniformity by shortening the branches and head shoots; by this attention they will break out new shoots upon the old wood, and form a regular head; be repotted in rich compost in April, reducing the old ball of earth carefully, and replacing the new soil. After shifting, it would be of great use to the plants if the convenience of a glass case could be had in which to make a dung-bed that the pots might be plunged in; this would cause the plants to shoot vigorously, both at the roots and tops. Repot Amaryllis, &c. Tender and small kinds of plants should frequently be examined, to have the surface of soil loosened, decayed leaves taken away; or if a portion of a branch be decaying. cut it off immediately, or the injury may extend to the entire plant and destroy it. Gloxinias, Achimenes, &c., now beginning to push, should be potted

singly.

IN THE GARDEN.-Auriculas should, at the end of the month, be top-dressed, taking off old soil an inch deep, and replacing it with new; give air freely when dry weather.

Bulbs, as Hyacinths, &c., grown in water-glasses, require to be placed in an airy and light situation when coming into bloom. The water will require to be changed every three or four days. The flower stem may be supported by splitting a stick at the bottom into four portions, so as it will fit tight round the edge of the glass at the top,

The seed of Calceolarias should be sown at the end of the month. and be placed in a hot-bed frame, also cuttings or slips be struck, as they take root freely now. Sow Pentstemon. Seed does best sown now in pots,

Cuttings of Salvias, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Geraniums, &c., desired for planting out in borders or beds during spring and summer, should be struck in moist heat at the end of the month, in order to get the plants tolerably strong by May, the season of planting out.

Dahlias.-Dahlia roots, where great increase is desired, should now be potted, or partly plunged into a little old tan in the stove, or a frame, to forward them for planting out in May. As shoots push, take them off when four or five inches long, and strike them in moist heat. Seed, sow at the end of month.

Herbaceous Perennials, Biennials, &c., may be divided about the end of the month, and planted out where required.

Hydrangeas. Cuttings of the end of the last year's wood, that possess plump buds at their ends, should now be struck in moist heat; plant one cutting in a small pot (60's).

Mignonette, to bloom early in boxes or pots, or to turn out in the open borders, should now be sown.

Rose Trees, Lilacs, Pinks, Hyacinths, Polyanthuses, Narcissus, Honeysuckles, Persian Lilacs, Primroses, Rhodoras, Persian Irises, Sweet Violets, Cinerarias, Hepaticas, Aconites, Jasmines, Azaleas, Lily of the Valley, Correas, Gardenias, Cyclamens, &c., should regularly be brought in for forcing.

Tender Annuals.-Some of the kinds, as Cockscombs, Amaranthuses, &c., for adorning the greenhouse in summer, should be sown by the end of the month.

Ten-week Stocks, Russian and Prussian Stocks, &c., to bloom early, should be sown at the end of the month in pots, placed in a hot-bed frame, or be sown upon a slight hot-bed, also some other of the tender kinds, to prepare them strong for early summer blooming.

Protect the stems of tender plants with Furze branches, dry leaves, Fern, &c. The stems of tender climbing Roses are screened by such precaution.

Chrysanthemums.-The heads of decayed flowers should be dried, and saved for the seed, which probably they possess, and be sown in spring and raised in a hot-bed frame..

Protect beds of Tulips, Hyacinths, &c., Carnations, Polyanthuses, Auriculas, Pinks, Pansies, &c., with Furze, Fir branches, dry leaves, &c., or, if in pots, in frames.

Camellias, if not regularly supplied with soft, not too cold, water, the buds will drop; if too much, frequently that will cause them to drop too.