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well there; and it is probable the list of such is greatly increased since I left Cornwall.

[1]Agave Americana, Hypericum Balearicum,
Amaryllis Vittata, Hydrangea Docolor,
Arum Colocasia, Haustonia Coccinea,
Azalea Indica, Hemerocallis Alba,
Buddlœea Globosa, Lavendula Viridis
Bocconia Cordata, Lobelia Fulgens,
Coronilla Glauca, &c. Myrtus Communis,
Calla Ethiopica, Mesembryanthemum Deltoideum,
Cistus Salvifolius, Melianthus Major,
Chrysanthemum Indicum, Mimulus Glutinosus,
Camellia Japonica, Magnolia Tripetala,
Cyclamen Persicum, Metrosideros Lanceolata,
Canna Indica, Olea Fragrans,
Cheiranthus Tristis, Pittosporum Undulatum,
Dahlia (many varieties) Phylica Ericoides,
Daphne Indica, Protæa Argentea,
[1]Dracocephalum Canariense, Pemica Nana,
Eucomis Striata, Solanum Pseudo-capsicum,
Fuchsia Coccinea, Teucrium Frutescens,
Geranium (several species of the African G.) ──────── Marum,
Hypericum Coris, Verbena Trypliylla,
───────── Crispum, Westringia Rosmarinacea.

2. The progress of vegetation is so little checked during the winter months, that the meadows always retain their verdure, and, in milder seasons, afford even a considerable supply of grass to cattle.

3. It is customary for the gardeners and small farmers, in the vicinity of Penzance, to raise two crops of potatoes in one year. The first crop is planted in November, and is gathered in April, May and June; the second crop is planted immediately on taking up the first, and as late as to the middle of

  1. 1.0 1.1 Not growing at present.