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Ixora (To the species described on pp)

To the species described on pp. 204-5, Vol. II., the following varieties, &c., should now be added:

I. conspicua (conspicuous). A handsome form, with large trusses of buff-yellow flowers, changing to bright orange. 1886.

I. eminens (eminent). fl. at first clear buff, afterwards changing to light salmon-pink, large. 1885.

I. Findlayana (Findlay's). fl. white, very fragrant. East Indies, 1883. Shrub of free growth and short, stocky habit.

I. gemma (gem). fl. rich orange-yellow, borne in large, compact trusses. 1885. I. illustris (brilliant). fl. of a bright orange-salmon colour, produced in large trusses.

I. insignis (remarkable). fl. deep rosy-crimson, shaded orange, disposed in a compact truss. Habit dwarf.

I. Morsei (Morse's). fl. bright orange, sometimes shaded with scarlet; trusses large and well-formed. 1884.

I. ornata (adorned). A variety producing a profusion of flowers of a bright orange-salmon colour.

I. speciosa (showy). fl. buff, changing to orange-salmon. 1886. I. splendida (splendid). fl. brilliant orange-crimson, in large corymbs. 1883 (I. H. 463.) I. venusta (charming). fl. at first bright orange, afterwards becoming salmon-buff, large.

I. Westii (West's). fl. pale rose, becoming bright rose with age, disposed in large, sub-globose trusses, 4in. to 6in. in diameter. 1882. Hybrid.