all-spice; a genus of plants not described by Linnæus, but to which Mr Miller has given the name of Basteria from Dr Job Balter F. R. S. a learned botanist of Holland. Of this there is only one species known, viz. with oval leaves placed opposite, flowers coming from the sides of the stalks, and a branched shrubby stalk. It is a native of Carolina in America. The flowers appear in May, are of a dull purple colour, and have a disagreeable scent. The bark is brown; and has a very strong aromatic flavour, from whence the plant takes its name of All-spice.