REFERENCE TO THE PLATE.
1. The Seed-bud and Pointal.
2. A Flower spread open, with the tips in their places.
This fine variety of the Shewy Protea might, indeed, almost pass for a distinct species. It was introduced, to Britain, in the year 1794, by Mr. Williams, Nurseryman, of Turnham Green. The only living specimen in Britain, we believe, of this plant, is at present in the Hammersmith collection. As yet no increase has been produced from it, either by cuttings, or seeds; for although the plant flowers every year, and the seeds in the cone, or rather flower-cup, seem perfect, they never vegetate. It is a hardy, and handsome growing Protea, requiring little attention, and may be placed in any part of the green-house; grows about three feet high, very bushy, and flowers near the month of October.[Pg 538]
PLATE CCLXXVIII.
MELALEUCA CORONATA.
Flax-leaved Melaleuca.
CLASS XVIII. ORDER IV.
POLYADELPHIA POLYANDRIA. Threads in many Sets. Many Chives.
ESSENTIAL GENERIC CHARACTER.