Adenanthos
(from aden, a gland, and anthos, a flower; referring to the glands on the flowers). ORD. Proteaceae. Ornamental greenhouse evergreen pilose shrubs, thriving in sandy peat. Propagated in spring by cuttings, which should be placed in sandy soil under a bell glass, with a gentle bottom heat. A. barbigera (bearded).* fl. red, axillary, solitary, pedunculate; perianth pilose, bearded at top; involucre spreading, villous. June. l. oblong-lanceolate, obtuse, triple-nerved. h. 7ft. Swan River, 1845. A. cuneata (wedge-leaved). fl. red. July. h. 5ft. New Holland, 1824. A. obovata (obovate-leaved).* fl. red. July. h. 5ft. New Holland, 1826.