AT HERO SPERM A

(from ather, an awn, and sperm a, seed; seeds awned). O RD. Monimiaceæ. A beautiful greenhouse evergreen tree, with the aspect of a stately conifer. Flowers panicled, diœcio us; perianth five to eight-fid. Leaves opposite, aromatic. A compost of loam and peat, in about equal proportions, is nece ary. It can be readily propagated by cuttings.