Besides new plants there are others which may be called rare because they are not frequently seen in collections, although, perhaps, introduced for several years, - because they have not been brought before the public with proper representations, or because intending purchasers fear the getting of inferior or other varieties under the old names.

In England, at the present time, an inferior palm is being sold for that most beautiful of all palms, as it is said to be, Pritchardia grandis. How very disappointing this comes to be to purchasers ! Two years ago I saw Begonia Louis Chretien advertised, and I sent for it. On getting it I saw that it in no way resembled the description I had seen of it. This year, in ordering from another party, one was put in that corresponded exactly with what I had read of it, and it well deserves all that is said about it, being the grandest of all the ornamental foliage begonias yet seen. No one who likes such plants should be without it in their collections.

Then, again, in the cactus tribe of plants confusion reigns supreme. I was anxious to make a collection of these plants, but after my first, second and third attempts I abandoned the idea altogether, there being such a duplication of sorts under other names. No work of much importance, I believe, has been as yet published on this tribe of plants, though it is said one is to be published from Kew, where they have such a fine collection of them. People say there is little of interest in cactuses, but years ago I made a bed of them to test this. Every one near went to see this bed, and many lingered long looking and examining those natural curiosities, as they may be termed. But my principal aim is to bring to the notice of plant growers some of those new or rare plants worthy of a place in every collection. Gynura aurantiaca is a new, distinct and beautiful plant, very attractive; besides, its easy cultivation brings it within the reach of every one. Peperomia prostrata is another grand addition to basket plants; its beautiful, tiny, marked foliage, resembling ar-gentea. It will undoubtedly be much prized. Philodendrum Carderi will be much thought of. It has been well said that the glossy, shaded green, satiny surface of the leaves imparts a wondrous degree of beauty to it.

Pothos aurea; of this plant I cannot say much as my plant is very young, and as yet does not bear out its character, none of those " fantastic shaped blotches of creamy yellow" having yet appeared. Another plant which is said to have the fault of losing its variegation for a time is' Lavatera arborea variegata. It came from the seed at first, and, with all the markings represented to have, but has lost them since. If they come out again as they did at first, it is truly represented in Ficus Parcelli. I have many more, but will wait their further development before I express any opinion on them.

To fern lovers Adiantum Williamsii will certainly be thought very fine, especially when the fronds are in a young state. It is truly said that its value cannot be overestimated. Microlephia hirta cristata fully bears out all that has been said of it. The fronds have a charming drooping habit, making it a beautiful plant for baskets as well as a fine ornament in a pot. Nephrolepis Duffi, now introduced some years, but not yet often seen in collections, is perhaps one of the neatest and most beautiful of all ferns, from its upright and unique habit. It is of easy propagation, hardy constitution, and will make a lasting addition to this class of plants; besides this, it is always a splendid ornament on a table. Lastraea Richardsii multifida is a variety that deserves the descriptions given of its beauty. It is one of the most handsome among ferns; no one should be without this one in their collections.

It would be of great benefit to many if growers of new or rare plants would let us know what are their views on many of the new introductions.