We are indebted to Dr. G. V. Perez for seed of this forage plant (Cytisus proliferus var.) It is a shrub indigenous to the Canaries, the leafy branches of which are said to be a useful fodder. It requires a light dry soil, and is rather intolerant of frost in winter. The plants should be placed six to ten feet apart, may be cut two or three times a year, and will last 10 to 20 years. Thirty-five pounds of fresh chopped Tagasaste mixed with 20 lbs. of chopped straw is said to be sufficient for the daily nourishment of a horse or cow. The seed is very slow in germinating.

The seed was pretty widely distributed from Kew. It is too soon to expect the results of trials at present.

Madras.—

Most of the seedlings died off after germination. Colonel Grant reports at commencement of present year:—"At present only two or three are looking healthy, and from them I should think very little fodder could ever be obtained."

South Australia.—

Dr. Schomburgk reports from Adelaide:—" The seeds were sown, and all came up. The growth of the plant is vigorous. Some of the plants having reached two to three feet, looking healthy, not in the slightest degree affected by the severe dry weather we have had to contend with. I have many plants for distribution."