Allium cernuum. There is a singularity in the form of germen in this species, which we do not recollect to have seen described in any other; it is triangular, and the angles are elongated at the top of the germen into a bifid

process.

In a note added to this article, Mr. Ker remarks, that Allium striatum is not a native of the Cape, as he had before stated it to be on the authority of Jacquin, but of North America; and that Ornithogalum vivalve, of Linnæus, is the same plant.

Albuca vittata appears to be a species not before described.

Allium flavum. Yellow flowers are uncommon in this genus; this and moly are the only ones we recollect. Mr. Ker, in a former arti cle, No. 1143, corrected a mistake that he had fallen into at No. 973, in giving a wrong plant for Allium paniculatum. He now di rects, that the observation there made, that "the pedicles are inter mixed with small round bulbs" should be expunged, as it belongs to oleraceum, between which and paniculatum, these bulbs are one of the

chief distinctions.

In the above enumeration, we have brought all the aloes together, though intermixed with the other plants in the publication.

In Dr. Sims's department in the same four numbers, we find: Phlox pilosa and amand, two nearly allied species; the former is supposed to be the aristata of Michaux, and the latter his philosa. Both these plants were introduced by Mr. Fraser, of Sloane-square, who, it is here remarked, has made seven voyages to North America, for the laudable purpose of increasing our knowledge in the vegetable productions of that part of the world.

Claytonia alsinoides. This species, according to Dr. Sims, is dis tinct from sibirica, for which it has been generally taken. Intro duced from Nootka Sound, by Mr. Archibald Menzies.

Goodlo pubescens. A decandrous papilionaceous plant, from Van Diemen's Island; which country being subject to a frost, it is pro bable, that its vegetables will be found sufficiently hardy to endure our winters without shelter.

Lupinus Nootkatensis. Another discovery of Mr. A. Menzies, on the north-west coast of America, and already become very common in our gardens.

Othonna, amplexicaulis. From the singularity of its foliage, this plant makes a very picturesque drawing. It is a rare species, and was communicated by Mr. Knight, nursery man, King's-road, Chelsea.. Billardiera mutabilis. An elegant little shrub from New South Wales.

Lonicera flava. Supposed to be a new species of woodbine, from North America, discovered by Mr. Fraser, of Sloane-square.

Lobelia lutea; from the Cape of Good Hope. Dr. Sims queries whether this properly belongs to the genus lobelia; to us the rever sion of the flower does not seem at all sufficient for a separation; neither is this singular, we know at least of one other species, in which the same take place; and in this species, likewise, the tube is nearly, if not altogether, wanting,

Mantisia

Mantisia saltatoria. This is one of the most singular acitamineous plants we have seen. It is at the same time very beautiful. The airylooking party-coloured corollas, have been fancifully compared to dancing girls. Dr. Sims thought it resembled the insect called mantis, whence his generic name. But adopting at the same time the former notion he has given it the specific name of saltutoria: and in English has called it opera girls. Though we were at first somewhat shocked at so whim. sical and apparently unscientific a name, yet upon further consideration we do not see much to object to in it. Hitherto no attempt has been made to reduce the English names to a scientific form, and whilst ladiestresses, friars-cowl, Jupiters distaff, love-lies-bleeding, fresh-water-soldier, fair-maids of France, are to be found in the most scientific catalogue that this country has produced, we need not be over fastidious. We might perhaps go farther, and maintain that as names taken from a fancied si milarity when converted into Greek, rank with the best, why should they be despised when purely English? In our opinion ladies-slipper is in no respect inferior to cypripedium; nor would orchestridia be better than.opera-girls.

In Dr. Roxburgh's essay on the scitamenia, this plant is referred to the genus globba, with which it is certainly a near affinity, but in our opinion, Dr. Sims's reasons for separating it are quite sufficient.

Cluytia alaternoides. A plant of no great beauty, but no intelligible. representation of it was before extant. This name was originally clutia, and was given by Boerhaave, in honor of a Dutch professor, Cluyt; and very properly changed by Mr. Dryander to cluytia, which, while it agrees better with the botanist's name prevents its being confounded with alusia.

Lobelia gigantea. This has been supposed to be the tupa of Feuille, one of the most poisonous plants upon record; smelling to the flowers, proving, according to the Holy Father, violently emetic; and rubbing the eyes with the fingers, accidentally smeared with the juice, infallibly destroying the eyes. Dr. Sims, indeed, found no inconvenience from dissecting, as well as smelling to the flowers of this plant; which, how ever, he has given good reasons for supposing not the same species as the one described, and figured by Father Deuillee.

Stapelia gemihata. This has been before figured by Masson, but Mr. Edward's drawings are so superior, that we cannot call them superfluous. Potentilla clusina. The petals are not so round in this as in Jacquin's figure, and are abcordal, in which respect Clusius's own figure corresponds.

Menyanthes sarmentosa. A water plant from New South Wales.

Panax quinquefolia. The celebrated Ginseng of the Chinese; so famed through China and Japan for its medicinal virtues, particularly as a restorative; and so totally neglected by the medical practitioners of Europe, though easily attainable from North America.

Panax pusilla. This is a much smaller species than the last, and has a round root, very like a small potatoe.

Fumaria fermosa. This is a third plant occurring in this report, and another still remains, which was introduced from the north-west coast of America, by Mr. Archibald Menzies, and a very valuable addition to our gardens it seems to be; being easily propagated perfectly hardy, aud very beautiful, both in foliage and flower.

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.
From Oct. 29, to Nov. 27.

16.

much lowered.

15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. The humidity of the atmosphere, as indicated by the hygrometer, changed from considerable dampness during the early part of the month, to a high degree of dryness; and on the 20th returning to an increased humidity. The hygrometer employed was made by Adams, of the arista of the wild oat, and was placed in the open air, but sheltered from rain. The apparent state of the atmosphere gave no indication of this variation in the degree of aqueous solution; nor is there any cause to think that the instrument did not act correctly, as far as its powers go.

22. Stormy showers. Three P. M. heavy fall of hail covering the ground, but soon dissolving: wind S.W.... succeeded by a starry evening. On the 30th of October, the approach of winter seen by the first fall of snow.

Pince's-Street, Cavendish-Square, Nov. 29, 1810.

*The degree of any state of the weather is indicated by a number of points added to the description. Thus clear. is the first approach to a bright atmosphere; cteur. ... indicates its most unclouded state.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We are much obliged to our old and valuable correspondent Mr. Goodwin for his interesting communication. We had heard of the ravages of Scarlatina Maligna in various districts, but were not aware, that they had been to extensively fatal as our correspondent narrated. We do not presume to dictate any mode of treatment, but as that which Mr. Goodwin pursued, and which indeed has been recommended bythe best practical writers on the subject, in many instances failed, and in none seemed to be beneficial, we suggest the propriety of directly reversing it, of strictly enforcing what is termed the antiphlogistic plan; and more especially in the commencement of the disorder, administering purgatives, and applying the cold affusion. On this important and interesting snbject, we earnestly solicit communications from practiti oners who have tried the effect of this practice in the more severe forms of the disease. We also wish them to direct their attention to any local circumstances which might influence the fatality of a complaint, which in many instances is extremely mild, and in others again, running its course with rapidity, assuming the most malignant character, and resisting the effect of remedies.

We are obliged to “Socrates" for his hints, and when he is better acquainted with us, hope that he will not dispute our intention of performing our duty to the public with fidelity.-Upon referring to the Gentleman's Magazine for September 1762, we could not find the case of Premature Puberty to which he alluded.

We have to acknowledge communications from Dr. Arnold, Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Clough, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Kenworthy, and Mr. Chamberlain, which will appear in our next number.

END OF VOL. XXIV.

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ABDOMEN, a case of tumour in Beer, Dr. on epidemical ophthalmia