the amber-tree; a genus of the dioica order, belonging to the polygama class of plants.

Species. Of this genus Dr Linnæus mentions two, the Ethiopicum and ciliare; but the first is most generally known in the gardens of the curious. Its beauty consists in its small evergreen leaves, which grow as close as heath. These being bruised between the fingers emit a very fragrant odour.

Culture. This plant is easily propagated by cuttings during any of the summer months, in a border of light earth; where they will take root in six weeks time, provided they are watered or shaded as the season may require; or if they are planted in pots plunged in a moderate hot-bed, they will take root the sooner, and there will be a greater certainty of their growing. They must be frequently renewed by cuttings, as the old plants are very subject to decay, and seldom last above three or four years.