CHAP. XCV.

THYMELA'CEiE. DAPHNE.

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the calyx revolute. A native of the Al-taic Alps, in Siberia . (Ibid.) In the NouveauDu Hamel, it is stated that this plant bears astriking resemblance, in its general appearance,to the inezereon, with the exception of theflowers, which are disposed in terminal umbels,and are white and scentless. It is at presentnot very common in British collections, thoughit well deserves a place there, from its neatcompact habit of growth ; and from its flowers,which come in in succession to those of thecommon mezereon. Plants, in the London nurseries, are 2s. 6 d. each.

m 3. D. alpi'na L. The Alpine Daphne.

Identification. Lin, Sp., 510., Syst., 371.; Willd. Sp. PI,, 2. p. 418.; Mill.

Diet. , n.5.; Gouan Illustr., 27.; Willd. Arb., 99.; Lodd. Cat. , ed. 1836.Synonytnes. The Alpine Chamelea Marsh. Plant ., 2. p. 112-; Daphnedes Alpes Fr. ; Alpen Siedelbast, Ger .

Engravings. Lodd. Bot. Cab., t. 66.; and our fig. 1182.

Spec. Char., fyc. Leaves lanceolate, a little obtuse, to-mentose beneath, deciduous. Flowers sessile, aggre-gate. (Willd. Sp. PL, ii. p. 418., and observation.) Anative of the Alps of Switzerland , Geneva , Italy , andAustria ; where it grows to the height of 2 ft., flower-ing from May to July. It was introduced in 1759, andis frequent in collections.

Description, S;c. A low branchy shrub, with whiteflowers, silky on the outside, which come out in clustersfrom the sides of the branches, and are very fragrant.They appear in March, and are succeeded by roundishred berries, that ripen in September. It is quite hardy,and is very suitable for rockwork; as the roots fixthemselves deeply into the crevices of the rocks.

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B. Erect. Leaves persistent. Flowers lateral.

* 4. D. Laure'ola L. The Laureola Daphne, or Spurge Laurel.

Identification. Lin. Sp. PI., 510.; Willd. Sp. PI., 2. p. 418.; Smith Eng. Flora, 2. p. 229.: Hook. FI.Scot., 119.; Jacq. Austr., t. 18a ; Lodd. Cat. , ed. 1836.

Synonymes. Daphnoldes verum, vel Laurtola, Gesn., fasc. 1. 7. t. 6. t 9. ; I .aureola Ran Syn., 465.,Ger.hm., 1404. ; 7'hymelm'a Laureola, Scop. Cam., 2. n. 463. ; the Evergreen Daphne: Laurdolemale, Laureole des Anglais, Fr.; Immergriiner Seidelbast, Ger .

Jsngramngs. Eng. Bot., t. 119.; Jacq. Austr., 1.183.; and our fig. 1183.

Spec. Char.,Sj-c. Evergreen. Leaves obovate-lanceolate, smooth. Flowersin axillary, simple, drooping clusters, that are shorter than the leaves:flowers in each about 5. Calyx obtuse.

(Smith Eng. Flora., ii. p. 229.) An ever-green shrub; a native of Britain , and mostother parts of Europe , in woods; growing tothe height of 3 ft. or 4 ft., and producing itsyellowish green flowers, which are disposed inclusters of 5 each, soon after Christmas , ifthe weather be not very severe, and continuingflowering till March. Though not showy inits flowers, it is a valuable plant for a shrub-f rom its being evergreen, and from itsthick, glossy, shining leaves being disposed in

tufts at the ends of the branches, so as to give it a full bushy appear-ance; which has a good effect in plantations, where it is desirable to pro-. uc . e ms f sses of dark green. It thrives best in the shade, and will flourishm situations under the drip of trees, where few other plants would grow.