BRAVOA (named after Bravo, a Mexican botanist). ORD. Amaryllidaceæ. A pretty little graceful bulbous plant, hardy in very sheltered positions, but in exposed situations requiring a slight protection in winter. It is an admirable plant for cool-house culture, and delights in a compost of light rich loam, leaf mould, and sand. Propagated by offsets, which are obtainable in autumn; or by seeds, which should be sown as soon as ripe.
B. geminiflora (twin-flowered).* Twin Flower. fl. rich orange-red, tubular, drooping, disposed in the upper part of the flower-stems, which are sometimes 2ft. long. July. l. linear, ensiform, pale green. Mexico, 1841. (B. M. 4741.)
BRAZILIAN TEA. See Ilex paraguariensis and Stachytarpheta jamaicensis.
BRAZIL NUT. See [Bertholletia].
BRAZIL WOOD. See [Cæsalpinia brasiliensis].
BREAD FRUIT. See [Artocarpus].
BREAD NUT. See [Brosimum].
BREDIA (named in honour of Professor J. G. S. van Bred). ORD. Melastomaceæ. An ornamental greenhouse shrub, thriving in rich light loam, leaf soil, and peat. Propagated by cuttings of the ripened shoots, inserted in sandy loam, under a hand glass, in heat; or by seeds.
B. hirsuta (hairy).* fl. rose-pink, about ½in. across, disposed in loose, terminal, many-flowered cymes. Autumn. l. ovate acuminate, hairy. Japan, 1870. (B. M. 6647.)
BREEZE. The small particles or refuse of gas coke. It constitutes a very cheap fuel, but, unless mixed with good coke, is only suitable for boilers of the saddle type, having a good draught. Breeze must not, however, be confounded with coke-dust.