Mimosa with entire, very long leaves, smooth on both sides and blunt; flower heads grow by pairs in very long bunches opposite to each other, yellow and rather nodding.
REFERENCE TO THE PLATE.
1. A flower, magnified, shewn sideways.
2. The Empalement, magnified.
3. The Blossom, magnified.
4. A Chive, magnified.
5. The Pointal, magnified.
About the year 1792 J. Ord, Esq. of Pursers Cross, Fulham, received the seeds of this Mimosa from New South Wales; the plants were raised, the ensuing year, by Mr. White, who has managed, much to his credit, the select collection of that Gentleman near 20 years, and who obligingly sent us a fine specimen in March 1801, taken from a plant near 18 feet in height. Of the Mimosas now in Britain, we think, this species is likely to exceed them all in height; making a very handsome plant; and most beautiful at the season when covered with its long pendulous bunches of flowers. It is increased by cuttings, but with difficulty; and, as yet, seeds have not been perfected in this country. A light sandy earth is what it thrives in most, but it will grow in almost any soil.[Pg 256]
